Emergency Response Guide For Hybrid Vehicles 2006 Model Year Supplement Introduction This supplement has been prepared to update the Emergency Response Guide for Hybrid Vehicles booklet published by Honda in 2005…

This supplement has been prepared to update the Emergency Response Guide for Hybrid Vehicles booklet published by Honda in 2005. One purpose of the supplement is to inform emergency responders that all generic information about Honda hybrids, and the model-specific information for 2000-2005 Insights and 2005 Accord Hybrids, is valid for 2006 models as well. The second purpose is to present new model-specific information for 2006 Civic Hybrids. Like other new Civic models, the 2006 Civic Hybrid has undergone a periodic major redesign. Compared with previous Civic Hybrids, the main changes in the 2006 model of particular interest to emergency responders are: • The high-voltage (HV) battery is more powerful (158 volts instead of 144 volts). • The HV battery now powers the air conditioner compressor as well as the electric motor. • Side curtain airbags are now standard, along with front and side airbags for the driver and front-seat passenger. Pages 2 and 3 present model-specific information to help emergency personnel identify and respond safely to an incident involving a 2006 Civic Hybrid. Because electric shock is the only potential hazard that may be unfamiliar to emergency responders, page 4 briefly summarizes the recommended procedures for preventing electric current from flowing into the HV cables. We want to emphasize that this supplement is intended as a companion to the previously published Emergency Response Guide, not as a substitute for it. Copies of that guide, this supplement, and our Emergency Response Quick Reference card, can be ordered through any Honda dealer, or by calling Honda Customer Service at 1-800-999-1009. (The reorder number for the Emergency Response Guide is Y0716, the number for the 2006 Model Year Supplement is Y0725, and the number for the Quick Reference Card is Y0726). American Honda wants to thank you again for your concern and efforts in protecting Honda customers and the general public. Emergency Procedures. Before attempting to rescue occupants, you should reduce the potential for current to flow from the electric motor or the high-voltage (HV) battery into the HV cables…

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