CAUTION
Road accident cautions
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Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious
injury:
Pull your vehicle off the road, shift the shift lever to P, apply the parking
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brake, and turn the hybrid system off.
Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables or connectors.
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If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
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shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be strong alkaline
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electrolyte from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into contact
with your skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water
or, if possible, boric acid solution. Seek immediate medical attention.
If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
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Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even
a small amount of water may be dangerous.
If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with the front wheels raised. If the
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wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground
when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may
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cause a fire. (
Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
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leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible.
Nickel-metal hydride battery
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Your vehicle contains a sealed nickel-metal hydride battery. If disposed of
improperly, it is hazardous to the environment and there is a risk of severe
burns and electrical shock that may result in death or serious injury.
Emergency shut off system
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Carefully check to see if there are exposed high voltage parts or cables.
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Never touch the parts or cables. (→P. 35)
Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
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leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible.
P. 419)
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