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1-4. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
■ Electromagnetic waves
● High voltage parts and cables on Hybrid
Electric Vehicles incorporate electro-
magnetic shielding, and therefore emit
approximately the same amount of elec-
tromagnetic waves as conventional gaso-
line powered vehicles or home electronic
appliances.
● Your vehicle may cause sound interfer-
ence in some third party-produced radio
parts.
■ Hybrid battery (traction battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a
limited service life. The lifespan of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) can change
in accordance with driving style and driving
conditions.
■ Starting the hybrid system in an
extremely cold environment
When the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is extremely cold (below approximately -
31°F [-35°C]) under the influence of the
outside temperature, it may not be possible
to start the hybrid system. In this case, try to
start the hybrid system again after the tem-
perature of the hybrid battery increases
due to the outside temperature increase
etc.
■ High voltage precautions
This vehicle has high voltage DC and AC
systems as well as a 12-volt system. DC
and AC high voltage is very dangerous
and can cause severe burns and electric
shock that may result in death or serious
injury.
● Never touch, disassemble, remove or
replace the high voltage parts, cables
or their connectors.
● Do not touch the high voltage compo-
nents. They are extremely hot, espe-
cially after driving.
● Vehicles without third seats: Never try
to open the service plug access hole
located in the deck under tray behind
the second seat. The service plug is
used only when the vehicle is serviced
and is subject to high voltage.
● Vehicles with third seats: Never try to
open the service plug access hole
located under the rear seat. The ser-
vice plug is used only when the vehicle
is serviced and is subject to high volt-
age.
■ Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to
reduce the risk of death or serious injury:
● Stop the vehicle in a safe place to pre-
vent subsequent accidents. While
depressing the brake pedal, apply the
parking brake and shift the shift posi-
tion to P to stop the hybrid system.
Then, slowly release the brake pedal.
● 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.
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