Toyota PRIUS 2007 Important Information Manual page 16

Precautions for use
of hybrid vehicle
The vehicle has both high voltage
DC and AC systems as well as a
12−volt system. DC and AC high
voltage are both very dangerous
and can cause death or serious inju-
ry, severe burns and electric shock.
In order to avoid personal in-
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juries, do not touch the high
voltage cables (orange col-
ored) and their connectors.
Follow the caution labels at-
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tached to the high voltage
parts.
Do not remove or replace the
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high voltage parts such as
the inverter unit (located in
the engine compartment), hy-
brid battery (located behind
rear seat), etc.
Do not touch the service plug
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located in the left side trim
of the luggage compartment
without hybrid system techni-
cal training. (See "Precau-
tions for use" on page 14.)
This component is provided
to disable the high voltage
system in case of servicing at
a Toyota dealer.
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If an accident occurs
CAUTION
Pull your vehicle off the road,
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push the "P" position switch,
stop the hybrid system and if
the key is inserted into key
slot, remove it.
In order to avoid personal in-
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juries, do not touch any high
voltage wirings and their con-
nectors, and high voltage
parts (inverter unit, hybrid
battery, etc.).
If some exposed electric
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wires are protruding inside or
outside of your vehicle, an
electric shock may occur.
Never touch the electric
wires.
If fluid leaks or gets in some
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parts of the vehicle, never
touch it because it may be
electrolyte (strong alkali) from
the hybrid battery. If it gets
into your skin or eyes, wash
off immediately with a large
amount of water, if possible,
boric acid solution, and get
immediate medical attention
in order to help avoid serious
injury.
If a vehicle fire occurs, extin-
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guish it using a fire extin-
guisher for the exclusive use
on electric fires. Or, use a
large amount of water to pre-
vent flammable gas from be-
ing generated from the batter-
ies.