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NOTE:
During start up and shut down, a clicking noise
may be heard from within the vehicle. When
the vehicle is preparing to start, the contactors
inside the battery are closed to make the stored
electricity inside available for vehicle use. After
the vehicle is shut down, the contactors open to
electrically isolate the battery from other vehicle
systems. The clicking noise is the sound of these
contactors as they open and close during normal
operation.
WARNING!
In the event of a collision:
●
If your vehicle is still drivable, pull off the
road and place the transmission 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, connectors, 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
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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.
B
C
ATTERY
ONDITIONING
In extreme temperatures, high or low, the high
voltage battery may need to be conditioned,
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and therefore may require the vehicle to be
plugged in.
WARNING!
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
temperatures, the instrument cluster will
display the message "Please Leave Key In RUN
— Battery Conditioning Needed".
●
If the vehicle is not plugged in at these
battery temperatures, the "Plug In Vehicle
To Condition Battery" will be shown in the
instrument cluster display.
NOTE:
●
When the "Please Leave Key In RUN — Battery
Conditioning 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.
●
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.
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