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Electromagnetic waves
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High-voltage parts and cables on the bat-
tery electric vehicles incorporate elec-
tro-magnetic shielding, and therefore
emit approximately the same amount of
electromagnetic waves as conventional
gasoline-powered vehicles or home elec-
tronic appliances.
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Your vehicle may cause sound interfer-
ence in some third party-produced radio
parts.
Traction battery (Lithium-ion battery)
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The traction battery has a limited service
life.
The traction battery capacity (the ability to
store energy) reduces with time and use in
the same way as other rechargeable batter-
ies. The extent at which capacity reduces
changes drastically depending on the envi-
ronment (outside temperature, etc.) and
usage conditions, such as how the vehicle is
driven and how the traction battery is
charged.
This is a natural characteristic of lithium-ion
batteries, and is not a malfunction. Also,
even though the driving range decreases
when the traction battery capacity reduces,
vehicle performance does not significantly
become worse. In order to reduce the pos-
sibility of the capacity reducing, follow the
directions listed on P.48, "Capacity reduc-
tion of the traction battery".
Starting the EV system in an extremely
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cold environment
When the traction battery is extremely cold
(below approximately -22°F [-30°C]) due
to the temperature outside of the vehicle, it
may not be possible to start the EV system.
In this case, try to start the EV system again
after the temperature of the traction battery
increases due to the outside temperature
increasing, etc.
1-2. Important points for the EV system
WARNING
High-voltage precautions
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The vehicle has high voltage DC and AC
systems as well as a 12-volt system.
DC and AC high voltage systems are
very dangerous and can cause severe
burns and electric shock that may result
in death or serious injury.
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Never touch, disassemble, remove, or
replace the high voltage parts, cables
(orange) or their connectors.
The EV system will become hot after
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starting as the system uses high volt-
age. Be careful of both the high volt-
age and the high temperature, and
always obey the warning labels
attached to the vehicle.
Never try to open the service plug
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access hole located under the floor.
The service plug is used only when the
vehicle is being serviced and is subject
to high voltage.
Road accident cautions
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Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of death or serious injury:
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Stop the vehicle in a safe place to pre-
vent subsequent accidents. While
depressing the brake pedal, apply the
parking brake and shift the shift posi-
tion to P to stop the EV system. Then,
slowly release the brake pedal.
Do not touch the high voltage parts,
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cables (orange) and connectors.
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