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Section 1: General Information
Notes, Notices and Warnings
As you read through this guide, you will come across NOTES, NOTICES and WARNINGS. Each
one is there for a specific purpose. NOTES give you added information that will help you to
complete a particular procedure. NOTICES are given to prevent you from making an error that
could damage the vehicle. WARNINGS remind you to be especially careful in those areas where
carelessness can cause you personal injury. The following list contains some general warnings
that you should follow when you work on a vehicle.
WARNING:
• Before carrying out any vehicle modifications, the high-voltage traction battery (HVTB)
must be depowered. Failure to follow these instructions may result in severe personal
injury or death.
• The nominal HVTB voltage is 330 volts DC. A buffer zone must be set up and high-voltage
insulated safety gloves and a face shield must be worn when modifying the vehicle in
close proximity to the high-voltage system. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in severe injury or death.
• The HVTB and charging system contain high-voltage components and wiring.
High-voltage cables and wiring are orange in color. High-voltage insulated safety gloves
and a face shield must be worn when modifying the vehicle in close proximity to the
high-voltage system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in severe personal
injury or death.
• The high-voltage insulated safety rubber insulating gloves that are to be worn when
modifying the vehicle in close proximity to the high-voltage system should be of the
appropriate safety and protection rating for use on the high-voltage system. They must be
inspected before use and must always be worn in conjunction with the leather outer
gloves. Any hole in the rubber insulating glove is a potential entry point for high voltage.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in severe personal injury or death.
• Exposure to high voltage may result in severe personal injury or death. High-voltage
components must be serviced by a trained service technician.
• Always wear safety glasses for eye protection.
• Use safety stands whenever a procedure requires you to be under the vehicle.
• Make sure that the ignition switch is always in the OFF position, unless otherwise
required by the procedure.
• Set the parking brake when working on the vehicle. The gear selector should be set in
PARK unless instructed otherwise for a specific operation. Place wood blocks (4 inch x 4
inch or larger) against the front and rear surfaces of the tires to help prevent the vehicle
from moving.
• Operate the engine only in a well-ventilated area to avoid the danger of carbon monoxide
poisoning.
2010 Escape Hybrid, Mariner Hybrid Modifiers Guide, 07/2009