During AFV shutdown, what should be verified after turning the vehicle off?

During AFV shutdown, what should be verified after turning the vehicle off?

• A. Disconnect 12V battery
• B. Check that 'Ready Light' or 'Auto Stop' light is off
• C. Stabilize vehicle
• D. Place in park

Answer: (B)

The main safety check is to confirm the vehicle is truly shut down by verifying the indicator lights are dark. After turning off the AFV, you should verify that the Ready Light or Auto Stop light is off. These lights signal that the vehicle’s power or automatic shutdown state has been engaged; when they’re off, you can be confident that the vehicle is no longer in a powered or ready state and poses less risk of unexpected movement or re-energizing during extrication. If the light remains on, treat the vehicle as not fully de-energized and follow the proper shutdown procedure to ensure complete power down before proceeding. Stabilizing the vehicle and placing it in park are important safety steps, but they do not by themselves confirm that electrical or control systems are fully off. Disconnecting the 12V battery is not typically required in routine shutdown verification and can disrupt essential systems.

The main safety check is to confirm the vehicle is truly shut down by verifying the indicator lights are dark. After turning off the AFV, you should verify that the Ready Light or Auto Stop light is off. These lights signal that the vehicle’s power or automatic shutdown state has been engaged; when they’re off, you can be confident that the vehicle is no longer in a powered or ready state and poses less risk of unexpected movement or re-energizing during extrication.

If the light remains on, treat the vehicle as not fully de-energized and follow the proper shutdown procedure to ensure complete power down before proceeding. Stabilizing the vehicle and placing it in park are important safety steps, but they do not by themselves confirm that electrical or control systems are fully off. Disconnecting the 12V battery is not typically required in routine shutdown verification and can disrupt essential systems.