Extrication
ExtricationWARNING:
- Never assume the GS450h is shut off simply because it is silent.
- Always observe the instrument cluster for the READY indicator status to verify whether the vehicle is on or shut off. The vehicle is shut off when the READY indicator is off.
- Failure to shut off the vehicle before emergency response procedures are performed may result in serious injury or death from the unintentional deployment of the SRS or severe burns and electric shock from the high voltage electrical system.
Immobilize Vehicle
Chock wheels and set the parking brake.
Move the shift lever to the Park position.
Disable Vehicle
Performing any one of the following three procedures will shut the vehicle off and disable the HV battery pack, SRS, and gasoline fuel pump.
Procedure #1
1. Confirm the status of READY indicator in the instrument cluster.
2. If the READY indicator is illuminated, the vehicle is on and operational. Shut off the vehicle by pushing the power button once.
3. The vehicle is already shut off if the instrument cluster lights and the READY indicator are not illuminated. Do not push the power button because the vehicle may start.
4. Keep the smart key at least 16 feet (5 meters) away from the vehicle.
5. If the smart key cannot be found, disconnect the 12-Volt auxiliary battery in the trunk.
NOTE:
Before disconnecting the 12-Volt auxiliary battery, if necessary, reposition the power seats and tilt/telescoping steering wheel, lower the windows, unlock the doors, open the trunk and the fuel door as required. A manual fuel door release is located in the trunk (see illustration). Once the 12-Volt auxiliary battery is disconnected power controls will not operate.
Procedure #2 (Alternate if power button is inaccessible)
1. Disconnect the 12-Volt auxiliary battery in the trunk.
2. Remove the engine compartment covers.
3. Remove the driver side fuse box cover.
4. Remove the IGCT No. 1 fuse (20A yellow colored) in the engine compartment junction block as illustrated. If the correct fuse cannot be recognized, pull all of the fuses in the fuse block.
Procedure #3 (Alternate if power button and engine compartment are
inaccessible)
1. Remove the RH J/B-B fuse (30A green colored) in the trunk near the auxiliary battery positive post as illustrated If the correct fuse cannot be recognized, pull all three fuses.
2. Disconnect the 12-Volt auxiliary battery in the trunk.
WARNING:
- The high voltage system may remain powered for up to 1O minutes after the vehicle is shut off or disabled. To prevent serious injury or death from severe burns or electric shock, avoid touching, cutting, or opening any orange high voltage power cable or high voltage component.
- The SRS may remain powered for Up to 90 seconds after the vehicle is shut off or disabled. To prevent serious injury or death from unintentional SRS deployment, avoid breaching the SRS components.
- If none of the disabling procedures can he performed, proceed with caution as there is no assurance that the high voltage electrical system, SRS, or fuel pump are disabled.
Stabilize Vehicle
Crib at (4) points directly under the front and rear pillars. Do not place cribbing under the high voltage power cables, exhaust system, or fuel system.
NOTES:
- The GS450h is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that by design prevents pulling the metal valve stem with integral transmitter. Snapping the stem with pliers or removing the valve cap and Schrader valve will release the air in the tire.
- The GS450h may also be equipped with optional run flat tires, having reinforced side walls that will support the vehicle's weight even when punctured, unlike conventional tires.
- Unlike conventional tires, the run flat tire when deflated may only drop 1 inch (2.54 cm) due to the stiffness of the side wall. Like conventional tires, responders should not stab tires with a knife, doing so could cause serious injury to the hand.
Access Patients
Glass Removal:
Use normal glass removal procedures as required.
SRS Awareness
Responders need to be cautious when working in close proximity to undeployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners. Front dual stage airbags automatically ignite both stages within a fraction of a second.
Door Removal/Displacement
Doors can be removed by conventional rescue tools such as hand, electric, and hydraulic tools. In certain situations, it may be easier to pry back the vehicle body to expose and unbolt the hinges.
Roof Removal
The GS450h contains side curtain airbags. If undeployed, it is not recommended to remove or to displace the roof The side curtain airbags may be identified as illustrated.
Dash Displacement
The GS450h contains side curtain airbags. Do not remove or displace the roof during a dash displacement to avoid cutting into undeployed airbags or inflators. As an alternative, dash displacement may be performed by using a Modified Dash Roll.
Rescue Lift Air Bags
Responders should not place cribbing or rescue lift air bags under the high voltage power cables, exhaust system, or fuel system.
Repositioning Steering Wheel and Seat
Power tilt/telescopic steering wheel and seat controls are shown in the illustration.
NOTE:
The GS450h driver seat is equipped with a power seat slide linked headrest. Repositioning the seat and/or headrest removal must be done prior to 12-Volt auxiliary battery disconnect. Unlike the passenger seat, the driver seat has a hidden release button located under the seat fabric as illustrated.