Honda FCX Manuale Utente

Emergency Response Guide Prepared for Fire Service, Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical, and ProfessionalTowing Personnel by American Honda Motor Co.,

Built-In Safety Features Continued6The hydrogen will continue releasing into theatmosphere until the tanks are empty. Thiscould take up to 5 minutes i

7The FCX does not present any greater hazards than aconventional gasoline-powered passenger car or anyother type of electric car. It performed well in

Potential Hazards Continued8Electric Shock PotentialUnprotected contact with any electrically chargedor “hot” high-voltage component can cause serious

9Emergency ProceduresBased on discussions with rescueprofessionals, we recommend thatemergency response personnel followstandard procedures developed

Emergency Procedures Continued10Damaged VehicleBefore attempting to rescue occupants from adamaged FCX or to move a damagedvehicle, it’s important to

11Emergency Procedures ContinuedBest Method for Preventing Current Flowand Hydrogen LeakageTurn the key switch off, remove the key, andturn off the ma

Second-Best Method for PreventingCurrent Flow and Hydrogen LeakageDisconnect the 12-volt battery negative cableand the negative DC-to-DC converter cab

13Emergency Procedures Continued4. Locate the red handle of the manualhydrogen shut-off valve (it’s in front ofthe tire in the right rear fenderwell).

Emergency Procedures Continued14Least-Desirable Method for PreventingCurrent Flow and Hydrogen LeakageTurn off the capacitor module main switch,then t

Emergency Procedures Continued153. Remove the red locking cover, then flipthe switch from ON to OFF.4. Reattach the locking cover to preventthe switch

Emergency Procedures Continued16Extricating OccupantsIf you need to break windows, cut into thebody, or use “Jaws of Life”-type equipmentto remove occ

Emergency Towing Continued17If you need to move the FCX only a shortdistance, such as to the side of the road,and the car can still roll on the ground

Emergency Towing Continued182. Remove the round grommet that coversthe towing hook hole (on the driver’s sideof the front grille).3. Screw the towing

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ContentsKey Components1Vehicle DescriptionType, Size, and Materials 2Curb Weight 2Fuel Cell Module 2Hydrogen Tanks 2High-Voltage Electric Motors 3Powe

Key Components

2Type, Size, and MaterialsThe Honda FCX is a 2-door, 4-passenger hatchbackelectric vehicle that uses fuel cells to generatepower. The FCX can be easil

3Vehicle Description ContinuedHigh-Voltage Electric MotorsElectricity generated by the fuel cellmodule powers these four high-voltagemotors:• The prop

4Capacitor ModuleTwo integrated capacitor assemblies make upthe capacitor module. Somewhat like abattery, the capacitor module provides long-term stor

Built-In Safety Features5Occupant Protection FeaturesThe FCX has lap/shoulder belts in all fourseating positions, dual front airbags, andpyrotechnic s