Hybrid cars and trucks

Hi im new here. Im on two fire depts We are small country towns. We are starting to see a lot more of these hybrids in our towns. Does any one out there have any advice on these types of mva's?

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Permalink Reply by Michael Spellmeier on May 31, 2009 at 8:55pm

Do not cut the orange cable!!!!!!! Also check evertwhere for airbags, some have as many as 13 idividual bags.
You can contact Holmatro tools for their updated extrication manual. Also try contacting local auto dealers most companies like FORD due construct DVD`s for responders on their make and models.

Permalink Reply by Eric Hamlett on May 31, 2009 at 8:59pm

Thak you for the info. I will get right on it . Thanks and be safe.

Permalink Reply by Mark Klaene on June 2, 2009 at 4:04pm

stay away from blue cables as well. Not nearly as high of voltage but still enough to get your attention. Also assume they have a high voltage battery circuit and a 12 v battery (possible under the hood) .

Also be sure they are OFF -- sometimes pretty dang hard to tell initially

Permalink Reply by Eric Hamlett on June 6, 2009 at 11:49am

Ok lets keep this going. I need all the info on this I can get .

Permalink Reply by Randy Schmitz on June 16, 2009 at 8:53am

Give me your address and I'll send you my hybrid program on dvd

Permalink Reply by wayne frary on June 17, 2009 at 11:36am

Greetings from England. We chock the wheels because you can't hear the electric motor running. I know on the toyota prius, it says 'ready' on the trip computer if the motor is running,so watch that throttle if its automatic, and the petrol motor can kick in at any time,even if the car is stopped. The 12 v battery will run components of the high voltage system so be sure to isolate that, and take out the high voltage fuse ( it should say on the fuse board ). Stay away from the orange cables!, and take care with these bastard machines!.

Permalink Reply by wayne frary on June 17, 2009 at 11:38am

Hi Randy. How much is your dvd?, and is it only for USA spec cars?. We have next to no information on these hybrids in England. Cheers.

Permalink Reply by Eric Hamlett on June 17, 2009 at 7:45pm

Hi Wayne Thanks for the info. I trying to get all the info on theseI can.

Permalink Reply by edward mccauley on July 15, 2009 at 4:06pm

Any way i can get a copy of this dvd?

Permalink Reply by Jonathan Burgess on August 4, 2009 at 9:15am

Any way i can get a copy? fire302@bellsouth.net

Permalink Reply by Rob Madrigal on January 25, 2010 at 5:25am

The biggest hazard of hybrid cars is getting run over by them! You can't hear them running so securing the power should be the priority. First, take the electronic key and move it at least 20 feet from the car. If you see a power, or ignition button, shut it down. Second, secure the 12 volt battery. Once you do this, the high voltage AC system should shut down. Unplug any devices that are plugged into the cigarette lighter plugs. These devices may back feed into the system and keep the airbags charged. Avoid cutting the orange cables if you can, but if you must cut them, they will arc and probably ruin your cutters but you should be ok. Like any car, mind your 5-10-20 rule. Also, peel and peek before cutting. Don't worry about cutting through air bags, but do not cut any high pressure cylinders that are hidden in the posts.
~Aloha~

Permalink Reply by Randy Schmitz on February 17, 2010 at 4:27pm

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