Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid 2022 Owner's Manual page 43

WARNING
. The vehicle has high voltage DC
and AC systems as well as a 12-
volt system. DC and AC high
voltage is very dangerous and
can cause severe burns and
electric shock that may result in
death or serious injury.
– Never touch, disassemble, re-
move or replace the high vol-
tage parts, cables or their
connectors.
– The hybrid system will be-
come hot after starting as the
system uses high voltage. Be
careful of both the high vol-
tage and the high tempera-
ture, and always obey the
caution labels attached to the
vehicle.
– Never try to open the service
plug cover under the cargo
area. The service plug is used
only when the vehicle is ser-
viced and is subject to high
voltage.
. Observe the following precau-
tions to reduce the risk of death
or serious injury when an acci-
dent occurs:
– Pull your vehicle off the road,
apply the parking brake, shift
the select lever position to
"P", and turn the hybrid sys-
tem off.
– Do not touch the high voltage
parts, cables or connectors.
– If electric wires are exposed
inside or outside your vehicle,
an electric shock may occur.
Never touch exposed electric
wires.
– Do not touch the battery if
liquid is leaking from or ad-
hering to it.
If electrolyte (carbonic-based
organic electrolyte) from the
high voltage battery comes
into contact with eyes or skin,
it could cause blindness or
skin wounds. In the event that
it comes into contact with
eyes or skin, wash it off im-
mediately with a large amount
of water, and seek immediate
medical attention.
– If electrolyte is leaking from
the high voltage battery, do
not approach the vehicle.
In the event that the high
voltage battery is damaged,
Hybrid system precautions
the internal construction of
the battery will prevent a large
amount of electrolyte from
leaking out. However, any
electrolyte that does leak out
will give off a vapor. This
vapor is an irritant to skin
and eyes and could cause
acute poisoning if inhaled.
– Do not bring burning or high-
temperature items close to the
electrolyte. The electrolyte
may ignite and cause a fire.
– If a fire occurs in the hybrid
vehicle, leave the vehicle as
soon as possible. Never use a
fire extinguisher that is not
meant for electric fires. Using
even a small amount of water
may be dangerous.
– Carefully inspect the ground
under the vehicle. If you find
that liquid has leaked onto the
ground, the fuel system may
have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possi-
ble.
. Never resell, hand over or modify
the high voltage battery. To pre-
vent accidents, hybrid batteries
that have been removed from a
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