Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid 207, Emergency Rescue Manual

Page 1: ...2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid January 2017 EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE 2017 FCA US LLC ...

Page 2: ... 4 Vehicle Driveline Controls 5 Engine Access 6 Propulsion and Charging Operations 7 High Voltage Devices 8 Emergency De powering 16 Wet Location Considerations 17 Firefighting Considerations 18 Extrication Considerations 22 Recommended Lift and Cut Zones 23 Post incident Handling Table of Contents Page Content Page Content 2017 FCA US LLC ...

Page 3: ...badging The rear lift gate is marked eHYBRID at the lower right At the driver side front fender the charge port door features the same e leaf logo The engine cover is unique as shown and the left dash gage is a power meter 2017 Pacifica Hybrid Emergency Response Guide P 3 2017 FCA US LLC ...

Page 4: ...he vehicle in Neutral press on the brake and rotate the knob clockwise from Park 2 clicks until the bar LED above N is lit The electric parking brake control 2 is below the shifter The LED illuminates when the brake is set NOTE 12V power must be active to shift in and out of Park or to change the Parking Brake state 3 1 2 2017 Pacifica Hybrid Emergency Response Guide P 4 2017 FCA US LLC ...

Page 5: ...Placing fingers upward behind the edge at the flush inset lever handle pull outward toward you The hood will raise slightly and catch on the safety latch Reach under the hood to the right of center and feel for the release Push the lever toward the passenger side and the latch will release 2017 Pacifica Hybrid Emergency Response Guide P 5 2017 FCA US LLC ...

Page 6: ...back into the HV Battery System Under rare circumstances HV systems can be energized when the vehicle is pushed Plug in charging of the HV Battery System is initiated by connecting the EVSE Recharge Coupler to the vehicle Charge Receptacle Optionally charging can be delayed or scheduled for a later start time This may result in HV power up without warning While the Recharge Coupler is connected to...

Page 7: ...ectric Motors for propulsion The stored HV energy is used by other vehicle components including The EAC HV Air Conditioning Compressor 3 The BCH Battery Coolant Heater 4 which maintains battery temperature The APM auxiliary Power Module 5 that charges the 12 volt low voltage system battery When plugged in the HV power is supplied by the OBCM On Board Charging Module 6 2 PIM 3 EAC 4 BCH 5 APM HIGHV...

Page 8: ...power to the EVSE 2 Turn off Ignition switch by pressing stop button this will start the process of disabling 12 V and HV power Remove the key fob and relocate it at least 20 feet away from the car 3 Physically cut the 12 V power from the vehicle this will disable 12 V and HV power external of the HV battery Remove a segment of the 12 V positive supply cable attached to the PDC in the front fuse b...

Page 9: ...ceptacle This will remove EVSE AC power from the vehicle Press the EVSE Recharge Coupler button and pull to remove This will remove EVSE AC power from the vehicle 2017 Pacifica Hybrid Emergency Response Guide P 9 Emergency Disabling of Low and High Voltage Power 2017 FCA US LLC ...

Page 10: ...op button and move keys at least 20 feet away from the car This action starts normal shutdown of 12 V and HV power Press stop button to turn off 2017 Pacifica Hybrid Emergency Response Guide P 10 Emergency Disabling of Low and High Voltage Power 2017 FCA US LLC ...

Page 11: ... a cut at each side of the label and remove the segment Second Cut and remove a segment of the 12V positive supply cable Isolate the cut ends from chassis contact First Responders Label as seen in vehicle First Under the hood in the front remove PDC cover to reveal the positive 12 V connection 2017 Pacifica Hybrid Emergency Response Guide P 11 Emergency Disabling of Low and High Voltage Power 2017...

Page 12: ... Disconnect Third Remove the Service Disconnect This will disable High Voltage output from the battery 2017 Pacifica Hybrid Emergency Response Guide P 12 Emergency Disabling of Low and High Voltage Power Fourth Reinstall the cover over the empty socket and replace the carpet The Service disconnect cover is between the 1st and 2nd row seat 2 1 3 4 2017 FCA US LLC ...

Page 13: ...ly HV may not be contained to within the HV Battery System Personal Protective Equipment HV qualified Gloves Boots and Coat provides protection against Live HV Warning Personal Protective Equipment must be used by First Responders when addressing a damaged Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid 2017 Pacifica Hybrid Emergency Response Guide P 13 Emergency Disabling of Low and High Voltage Power 2017 FCA US LLC ...

Page 14: ...if possible 2 Locate the 12 volt battery access on the driver s side adjacent to the lift gate in the rear of the vehicle 3 Open the battery terminal access door 4 Grab the trim assembly including upper compartment firmly through the terminal access opening 5 Pull outward to dislodge the retaining clips 2017 Pacifica Hybrid Emergency Response Guide P 14 2 3 4 5 2017 FCA US LLC 3 ...

Page 15: ...he front two seats and uncover 9 Unbolt the inner service disconnect cover 10 Remove the service disconnect 11 Replace the cover to protect against water and debris 12 Wait 5 minutes This will disable power to high and low voltage systems However under some circumstances the HV Battery System Contactors may not open In such instance either or both systems could remain energized 2017 Pacifica Hybri...

Page 16: ...ts on human health Action should be taken to assure ventilation of a partially submerged vehicle and any space in which it is contained A vehicle without impact damage has HV contained to within enclosures or insulation and has HV isolated from the chassis therefore electrical shock hazard risk is minimal A submerged or flooded undamaged vehicle has a low electrical shock hazard risk A vehicle wit...

Page 17: ...ent if occupied is essential at the first sign of battery heating smoke or fire Batteries should be thermally assessed during initial operations and throughout rescue and remediation efforts Damage abuse flooding or exposure to heat such as from a vehicle fire can initiate thermal reactions which will advance to a significant fire in lithium ion power systems The Battery thermal reactions become s...

Page 18: ...ill include Fire which is sustained by heat from a damaged battery or shorted wiring Exposure of high voltage potentials from damage to the isolated HV system Toxic gaseous emissions from a thermally active damaged battery Vehicle stability or the lack there of Lift points indicated on page 21 should be used to immobilize the vehicle when possible before extrication activities Decisions to extrica...

Page 19: ...tensioning devices horizontal cylinder below the belt spool Driver and front passenger air bags seat mounted side bolsters and leg bolsters Side curtain air Bags Impact sensors DO NOT CUT AIRBAGS TENSIONERS OR SENSORS 2017 Pacifica Hybrid Emergency Response Guide P 19 2017 FCA US LLC ...

Page 20: ...Systems High Voltage Cables High Voltage Components High Voltage Battery Low Voltage 12V Battery and Cables Manual Battery Service Disconnect DO NOT CUT OR PIERCE HIGH VOLTAGE DEVICES 2017 Pacifica Hybrid Emergency Response Guide P 20 2017 FCA US LLC ...

Page 21: ...s Fuel and other Fluid Systems Gasoline Fuel Tank and Fuel Lines Brake and Power Steering Reservoirs Radiator and Cooling System DO NOT CUT FUEL TANK FUEL OR COOLANT LINES 2017 Pacifica Hybrid Emergency Response Guide P 21 2017 FCA US LLC ...

Page 22: ...ft and cut zones on the vehicle Determination of actual lift and cut points must be made by incident command based on the unique situational factors such as possible relocation of the hazards illustrated on the preceding pages as a result of impact events These are only recommendations Lift Points Cut zones 2017 FCA US LLC ...

Page 23: ...rdance with regulations governing the transport of damaged lithium ion batteries and never by air Thermal monitoring of any damaged flooded or burned battery should be performed during storage The manual battery Service Disconnect must not be reinstalled by other than an authorized technician The Service Disconnect socket must be covered sealed to prevent water or debris entering the battery The b...