Toyota RAV4 PHEV 2023 Owner's Manual page 99

WARNING
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Never touch, disassemble, remove
or replace the high voltage parts,
cables or their connectors.
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The hybrid system will become hot
after starting as the system uses
high voltage. Be careful of both the
high voltage and the high tempera-
ture, and always obey the caution
labels attached to the vehicle.
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Never try to open the service plug
access hole located in the luggage
compartment. The service plug is
used only when the vehicle is ser-
viced and is subject to high voltage.
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Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of death or serious
injury:
●
Pull your vehicle off the road, apply
the parking brake, shift the shift
lever to P, and turn the hybrid sys-
tem off.
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Do not touch the high voltage parts,
cables and connectors.
●
If electric wires are exposed inside
or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch
exposed electric wires.
2-1. Plug-in hybrid system
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Do not touch the battery if liquid is
leaking from or adhering to it.
If electrolyte (carbonic-based
organic electrolyte) from the hybrid
battery (traction battery) comes into
contact with the eyes or skin, it
could cause blindness or skin
wounds. In the unlikely event that it
comes into contact with the eyes or
skin, wash it off immediately with a
large amount of water, and seek
immediate medical attention.
●
If electrolyte is leaking from the
hybrid battery (traction battery), do
not approach the vehicle.
Even in the unlikely event that the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is
damaged, the internal construction
of the battery will prevent a large
amount of electrolyte from leaking
out. However, any electrolyte that
does leak out will give off a vapor.
This vapor is an irritant to skin and
eyes and could cause acute poi-
soning if inhaled.
●
Do not bring burning or high-tem-
perature items close to the electro-
lyte. The electrolyte may ignite and
cause a fire.
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If a fire occurs in the Plug-in Hybrid
Electric Vehicle, leave the vehicle
as soon as possible. Never use a
fire extinguisher that is not meant
for electric fires. Using even a small
amount of water may be danger-
ous.
●
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
do so with front wheels raised. If the
wheels connected to the electric
motor (traction motor) are on the
ground when towing, the motor may
continue to generate electricity.
This may cause a fire. (P.529)
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