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burns, respiratory injuries, and blindness. You
should take the vehicle to an authorized deal-
ership for any service or maintenance on
these high voltage components.
•
The high voltage system can be hot during
and after starting, and when the vehicle is
shut off or charging. Be careful of both the
high voltage and the high temperature. Failure
to do so can result in severe burns.
Disposal of the High Voltage Battery
Your vehicle's high voltage battery is designed to
last the life of your vehicle.
WARNING!
Your vehicle contains a sealed Lithium-ion high
voltage battery. If the battery is disposed of
improperly, there is a risk of electrical shock
and toxic emissions which can cause severe
burns, respiratory injuries, fires, and other haz-
ards resulting in serious injury or death.
General Information
The vehicle is also equipped with a Battery Man-
agement system that is designed to maximize
the life expectancy of the high voltage battery,
maximize driving range, and ensure safe
operation!
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EXTERIOR
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 elec-
tricity 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 posi-
tion, apply the parking brake, and turn the
vehicle off.
•
Check your vehicle to see if there are exposed
high-voltage parts or cables. To avoid electri-
cal stock 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.
•
If the vehicle receives a strong impact to the
floor while driving, stop the vehicle in a safe
location and check the floor.
•
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 dis-
cover these leaks, contact emergency services
immediately. Since the fluid leak may be
Lithium Manganate from the Lithium-ion bat-
tery, never touch the fluid leak inside or out-
side 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 extin-
guisher 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 emer-
gency 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.
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