Extrication
Extrication
Immobilize Vehicle
-Chock wheels and set the parking brake. Move the shift lever to the park position.
Disable Vehicle
-Performing either of the following two procedures will shut the vehicle off and disable the HV battery pack, SRS, and gasoline fuel pump.
Procedure #1
1. Confirm the status of the 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. If the smart key is easily accessible, keep it at least 16 feet (5 meters) away from the vehicle.
5. If the smart key cannot be found, disconnect the 12 Volt auxiliary battery behind the cover in the cargo area to prevent accidental restarting of the vehicle.
Procedure #2 (Alternate if power button is inaccessible)
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the fuse box cover.
3. Remove the IG2 Main fuse (25A clear colored) in the engine compartment fuse box (refer to illustration). If the correct fuse cannot be recognized, pull all fuses in the fuse box.
4. Disconnect the 12 Volt auxiliary battery under the cover in the trunk.
NOTE:
Before disconnecting the 12 Volt auxiliary battery, if necessary, reposition the optional power seats, lower the windows, unlock the doors, and open the fuel door as required. An electric fuel door opener switch is located on the lower dash panel to the left of the steering wheel. A manual fuel door release is located inside the driver side cargo area. Once the 12 Volt auxiliary battery is disconnected, power controls will not operate.
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.
NOTE:
The ES300h is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that by design prevents pulling the metal valve stem with integral transmitter from the wheel. Snapping the valve stem with pliers or removing the valve cap and Schrader valve will release the air in the tire.
Access Patients
Glass Removal
The ES300h is equipped with optional laminated front side windows having similar properties as laminated windshield glass. If front side glass removal is required, use the same techniques as the front windshield glass.
Types of glazing found on the ES300h
Laminated front windshield
Optional laminated front side windows
Tempered front side windows
Tempered rear side windows
Tempered rear window
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.
NOTE:
To prevent accidental airbag deployment when performing front door removal/displacement, ensure the vehicle is shut off and the 12 Volt auxiliary battery is disconnected.
Roof Removal
The ES300h is equipped with side curtain airbags. When undeployed, total roof removal is not recommended. Patient access through the roof can be performed by cutting the roof center section inboard of the roof rails as illustrated. This would avoid breaching the side curtain airbags, inflators, and wiring harness.
NOTE:
The side curtain airbags may be identified as illustrated on this page.
Dash Displacement
The ES300h is equipped with side curtain airbags. When undeployed, total roof removal is not recommended to avoid breaching the side curtain airbags, inflators, and wiring harness. 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 Front Seats
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel and seat controls are shown in the illustrations.
NOTE:
The ES300h has an electrochromic auto dimming rear view mirror. The mirror contains a minimal amount of transparent gel sealed between two glass plates that will not normally leak.