Honda Civic Hybrid (2002) Emergency Response Manual
Emergency Response Guide
Prepared for Fire Service, Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical, and Professional
Towing Personnel by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Honda Gasoline-Electric Hybrid Vehicle
Contents
Key Components
1
Vehicle Description
Type, Size, Shape, and Materials 2
Curb Weight 2
Engine 2
Electric Motor 2
12-Volt Battery 2
High-Voltage Battery Module 3
High-Voltage Cables 4
Airbags and Seat Belts 4
Hazards
Flammable Fluids 5
Electric Shock Potential 5
Battery Electrolyte 6
Emergency Procedures
Incidents Involving Fire 7
Submerged or Partially Submerged Vehicle 7
Preventing Current Flow Through the High-Voltage Cables 7
How to Remove the Main Fuse and Disconnect the 12-Volt Battery 10
How to Turn Off the Batter y Module Switch 11
Extricating Occupants 12
Towing 13
Key Components
1
IPU Compartment With
High-Voltage Battery
High V oltage Cables
Electric Motor
Fuel T ank
Under-hood
Fuse Box
High V oltage
Cables
Gasoline Engine,
Electric Motor,
and T ransmission
Fuel T ank
12 V
Battery
Under-hood
Fuse Box
IPU Compartment
With High-Voltage
Battery
Gasoline
Engine
Transmission
12 V Battery
Fuel Lines
2
Type, Size, Shape, and Materials
The Civic Hybrid is a 5-passenger gasoline-electric
hybrid vehicle powered by a gasoline engine and
an electric motor. The Civic Hybrid resembles a
Civic 4-door sedan, except that it has a roof
antenna above the windshield. It also has the
words, "Hybrid" and "Gasoline-Electric," on the
back. Most chassis and body components are made
of standard materials like steel, aluminum, and
plastic. Afew parts are made of magnesium.
Curb Weight
The curb weight of the Civic Hybrid is
2,732 pounds (1,239 kg) for CVT vehicles, and
2,661 pounds (1,207 kg) for manual transmission
vehicles.
Engine
The main power source is a 1.3 liter, 4-cylinder
gasoline engine located under the hood.
Electric Motor
During start-up and acceleration, the engine is
assisted by a battery-powered electric motor,
located between the engine and the transmission.
During braking and deceleration, the electric motor
acts as a generator to recharge the high-voltage
battery and the 12-volt battery. Turning the ignition
switch to either the Accessory (I) or the Lock (0)
position turns off the engine and the electric motor.
12-Volt Battery
The conventional 12-volt battery under the hood
powers all standard electronics such as the lights,
audio system, temperature control system, and the
engine ignition and fuel injection system.
Vehicle Description
GASOLINE ELECTRIC
Gasoline
Engine
Electric
Motor
12 V Battery
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