Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid 207 User manual

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
January 2017
EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE
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Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid - Emergency Response Guide
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2) Introduction
3) Vehicle Identification
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
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Identifying the Pacifica Hybrid Model
The Pacifica Hybrid can be identified by unique 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.
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Driveline Controls
● This vehicle uses an electronic shift control (1) for its automatic transmission. To shift the
vehicle into park, rotate the knob counter clockwise until it stops.
● To place the 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
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Engine Compartment Access
The hood latch release in the Chrysler Pacifica is located to the left of the steering wheel
at the base of the lower dash panel. 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.
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Propulsion and Charging Operations
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For propulsion, the hybrid minivan uses both a gasoline fueled internal combustion engine
and an electric motor within the transmission, which is powered by a high voltage battery
system. The vehicle control system uses the electric motor to do regenerative braking and
recover some of the energy during vehicle braking. This energy is put 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 the vehicle Charge Receptacle the
transmission is locked in park. The vehicle can not be shifted out of park. Also, one or
more vehicle Charge Indicator Lights on the top of the dash panel will be illuminated.
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High Voltage Devices
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Stored HV energy in the HV Battery System (1) is provided to the ‘PIM’ Power Electronics (2)
and delivered as three phase AC power to the Electric 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 HIGHVOLTAGE
(6) DISCONNECT
OBCM

Standard procedure to disable 12 V and High Voltage (HV) power
To disable utility power to the vehicle do step 1. To disable 12 V power from the Vehicle Systems
and to disable HV Battery power external from the HV Battery complete steps 2 AND 3. Step 4
should be done if possible safely and only disables HV Battery power external of the HV Battery.
Step 5 allows the charge on HV capacitors to be discharged.
The following steps must be completed in numeric order:
1. Unplug the EVSE Recharge Coupler from the Vehicle Charge Receptacle, this will stop the AC
power transfer to the vehicle. Press the Recharge Coupler button and pull to remove or turn
off 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 box”). Protect the cut ends from arcing against metal parts as the cable is live.
4. (If possible safely) Remove the Service Disconnect and replace the access cover. This will only
disable HV external of the HV battery system.
5. Wait 5 minutes to allow HV capacitors external of the HV Battery to discharge before
addressing a damaged vehicle.
Emergency Disabling of Low and High Voltage Power
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Procedure Step 1:
Unplug the EVSE Recharge Coupler from the Vehicle Charge Receptacle
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.
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Emergency Disabling of Low and High Voltage Power
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Procedure Step 2:
Turn Ignition Switch to Off by pressing Stop 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
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Emergency Disabling of Low and High Voltage Power
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