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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
WARNING!
In the event of a collision:
•
If your vehicle is still drivable, pull off to the side of
the road when safe to do so, place the transmis-
sion in the PARK position, apply the parking brake,
and turn the vehicle off.
•
Beware of any exposed high-voltage parts or
cables. To avoid electrical shock which can result
in serious injury or death, never touch wiring, con-
nectors, and other high-voltage parts, such as the
inverter unit and the Lithium-ion battery.
•
Leaks or damage to the Lithium-ion battery may
result in a fire and toxic emissions which can
cause severe burns, respiratory injuries, and other
serious injuries or death. If you discover these
leaks, contact emergency services immediately.
Since the fluid leak may be Lithium Manganate
from the Lithium-ion battery, never touch the fluid
leak inside or outside of the vehicle. If the fluid
contacts your skin or eyes, wash these areas
immediately with a large amount of water and
obtain immediate medical attention to help avoid
serious injury.
•
If a fire occurs inside your vehicle, leave the
vehicle as soon as possible. Only use a type ABC,
BC, or C fire extinguisher that is meant for use on
electrical fires. Using a small amount of water, or
the incorrect fire extinguisher can result in serious
injury or death from electrical shock.
•
If you are not able to safely assess the vehicle due to
vehicle damage, do not touch the vehicle. Leave the
vehicle and contact emergency services. Advise first
responders that this is a hybrid-electric vehicle.
•
In the event of an accident that requires bodywork,
refer to an authorized dealership.
BATTERY CONDITIONING
In extreme temperatures, high or low, the high voltage
battery may need to be conditioned, and therefore may
require the vehicle to be plugged in.
If the ambient temperature is 5°F (-15°C) or below at
vehicle shut down, the instrument cluster will display
the message "Plug In Vehicle To Condition Battery".
If the battery temperature is below -22°F (-30°C), or
131°F (55°C) or above, the vehicle will NOT start:
•
If the vehicle is plugged in at these battery tempera-
tures, the instrument cluster will display the mes-
sage "Please Leave Key In RUN — Battery Condition-
ing Needed".
•
If the vehicle is not plugged in at these battery tem-
peratures, the "Plug In Vehicle To Condition Battery"
will be shown in the instrument cluster display.
NOTE:
•
When the "Please Leave Key In RUN — Battery Con-
ditioning Needed" message is displayed, keep the
ignition in the RUN position for the battery to
recover. Place the ignition back in the OFF position
when the message disappears, and then start the
vehicle. When this message is displayed, do not
operate any air conditioning controls.
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WARNING!
•
Under these high or low temperatures, while the
vehicle is plugged in and the ignition is in the OFF
position, the vehicle may "wake up" to precondition
the high voltage battery for use.
•
It is recommended that the vehicle be plugged in
overnight when possible to maximize the electric
range of the vehicle.
•
It is recommended that the high voltage battery not
be exposed to direct sunlight in high temperature
environments while the vehicle is OFF. This may
lower the life of the battery.
The messages will only be displayed when the ignition
is in the RUN position and the high voltage battery is
not ready to provide propulsion power. The messages
will also display if there was a failed attempt to achieve
READY state when the high voltage battery cell tem-
peratures were either too cold, or too hot.
OFF-BOARD POWER PANEL —
IF EQUIPPED
WARNING!
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK: This publication
contains important instructions and warnings that
should be followed during the use of the Off-Board
Power Panel feature. Before using the Off-Board
Power Panel, make sure to check the equipment for
any leaks or water damage. Failure to follow these
warnings and instructions can result in electrical
shock and fire which can cause death or serious
injury.
(Continued)
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