Toyota Prius V 2012 Quick Reference Manual page 68

Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vent
Emergency shut off system
When a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor, the
emergency shut off system blocks off the high voltage current and
stops the fuel pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel
leakage. If the emergency shut off system activates, your vehicle will
not restart. To restart the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer.
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
There is an air intake vent under
the rear seat for the purpose of
cooling the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery). If the vent becomes
blocked, the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) may overheat, lead-
ing to a reduction in hybrid
battery (traction battery) output.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
1-1. Hybrid system
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