Foreword
Subaru released the 2014 XV Crosstrek gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle in North America in late 2013.
Subaru has prepared this Emergency Response Guide to educate and assist emergency responders in the safe
handling of the XV Crosstrek Hybrid technology.
Except where noted in this guide, the basic vehicle system and features for the XV Crosstrek Hybrid are the same
as those on the conventional, non-hybrid XV Crosstrek.
High voltage electricity powers the drive motor, electric oil pump, drive motor inverter, electric oil pump inverter
and DC/DC converter. All other automotive electrical devices such as the headlights, radio, and gauges are
powered from a separate 12 Volt auxiliary battery. Numerous safeguards have been designed into the XV
Crosstrek Hybrid to help ensure the high voltage, approximately 100.8 Volt, Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery
is kept safe and secure in an accident.
The XV Crosstrek Hybrid utilizes the following electrical systems:
• Nominal 100.8 Volts AC/DC
• Nominal 12 Volts DC
XV Crosstrek Hybrid Features:
• A high voltage battery rated at 100.8 Volts.
• A high voltage motor driven drive motor rated at 100.8 Volts.
• A high voltage motor driven electric oil pump rated at 100.8 Volts.
• A body electrical system rated at 12 Volts, negative chassis ground.
• Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - frontal airbags, a driver knee airbag, front seat side airbags,
side curtain airbags and front seat belt pretensioners.
High voltage electrical safety remains an important factor in the emergency handling of the XV
Crosstrek Hybrid. It is important to recognize and understand the disabling procedures and warnings
throughout this guide.
Additional topics in this guide include:
• XV Crosstrek Hybrid identification.
• Hybrid system component locations and descriptions.
• Extrication, fire, recovery, and additional emergency response information.
• Roadside assistance information.
2014 Model Year XV Crosstrek Hybrid
This guide is intended to assist emergency
responders in the safe handling of a XV Crosstrek
Hybrid vehicle during an incident.
Emergency Response Guides for Subaru hybrid
vehicles may be viewed at:
[U.S.A]
http://techinfo.subaru.com
[CANADA]
http://techinfo.subaru.ca/account/login.html
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