Toyota 2001 Prius Owner's Manual page 89

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Do not put the luggage on the package
tray behind the rear seatback.
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An air vent is provided on the package
tray behind the rear seatback to cool
the hybrid vehicle battery. If this vent
is covered with something, the hybrid
vehicle battery will overheat resulting in
a reduction of the output performance
of the hybrid system.
D
Do not apply water or put foreign ob-
jects over the air vent. Otherwise, it
may affect the hybrid vehicle battery
adversely and cause damage.
D
You may hear a cooling fan noise from
the air vent.
For vehicle repairs or maintenance, be
sure to consult your Toyota dealer.
If your vehicle is beyond repair because
of accident or something, be sure to
consult your Toyota dealer.
As sealed Nickel–Metal hydride batteries
are used, be sure to consult your Toyota
dealer when disposing of your vehicle.
CAUTION
If you are involved in an accident,
follow these precautions.
D
Move the vehicle to a safe place
and perform the followings to re-
duce the risk of high voltage elec-
tricity leakage.
D Depress the brake pedal and put the
selector lever in "P" position.
D Apply the parking brake.
D Turn the ignition switch to "LOCK"
and remove the key.
D
If your vehicle has experienced ma-
jor damage, you may get an electric
shock. To prevent this, never touch
the high voltage parts (hybrid ve-
hicle battery assembly, etc.)
cables (orange color) connecting
these parts. If some exposed elec-
tric wiring is protruding inside or
outside of the vehicle, an electric
shock may also occur. Never touch
them.
D
If the fluid leaks or gets in some
part of the vehicle, never touch it
because it may be electrolyte
(strong alkali) from the hybrid ve-
hicle battery. If it gets on your skin
or eyes, wash off immediately with
a large amount of water, if possible,
with boric acid solution, and get
immediate medical attention in or-
der to help avoid serious injury.
D
If a vehicle fire occurs, extinguish
it using a fire extinguisher for the
exclusive use on electrical fires. Do
not use water. A small amount of
water may be dangerous. (If you
must use water, use a large amount
of water, for example from a fire
hydrant.)
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