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Hybrid system precautions
Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it is a high voltage system (about
650 V at maximum) as well as contains parts that become extremely hot when
the hybrid system is operating. Obey the warning labels attached to the vehi-
cle.
System components
The illustration is an example for explana-
tion and may differ from the actual item.
Warning label
A
Power control unit
B
Electric motor (traction motor)
C
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
D
Service plug
E
High voltage cables (orange)
F
Air conditioning compressor
G
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Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the
hybrid system cannot be started, refuel the
vehicle with at least enough gasoline to
make the low fuel level warning light
(→P.430) go off. If there is only a small
amount of fuel, the hybrid system may not
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be able to start. (The standard amount of
fuel is about 3.4 gal. [13 L, 2.8 Imp. gal.],
when the vehicle is on a level surface. This
value may vary when the vehicle is on a
slope. Add extra fuel when the vehicle is
inclined.)
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Electromagnetic waves
High voltage parts and cables on hybrid
●
vehicles incorporate electromagnetic
shielding, and therefore emit approxi-
mately the same amount of electromag-
netic waves as conventional gasoline
powered vehicles or home electronic
appliances.
●
Your vehicle may cause sound interfer-
ence in some third party-produced radio
parts.
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
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The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a
limited service life. The lifespan of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) can
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