Extricating Occupants
Emergency Response Quick Reference (All 2000-2006 Honda and Acura Vehicles)Recommended Procedures
Follow your organization's standard procedures for stabilizing the vehicle and extinguishing a fire.
Airbags
- Model Specific Information for airbag locations.
- Front and side airbags labeled above airbag locations. Side curtain airbags marked at top of front pillars and middle or rear pillars.
- Deactivation time = 3 minutes after ignition switch turned to Off or negative battery cable(s) cut.
- Temperatures 320-356 degrees F (160-180 degrees C) can deploy airbags.
Occupant Extrication
Observe cut zones.
Vehicle Removal
Use flatbed truck if vehicle is repairable.
High-Voltage Hazard
WARNING
Contact with damaged high-voltage (HV) battery module, motor, or cables can result in electric shock and death.
To stop electric current from flowing into HV cables:
- Turn ignition switch to OFF.
- If key cannot be reached, cut negative 12V battery cable(s) and remove main fuse (see diagram on top of or inside the fuse box cover).
Note
All HV cables are orange.