10
It is necessary to cut the vehicle body, but immediate rescue is not essential
(About 10 minutes is required before actual rescue work can begin.)
CAUTION:
On vehicles with the MiEV Remote System, be sure to disconnect the negative terminal of the
12V battery because the system (12V battery charging function, Remote Climate Control
function) may be activated unexpectedly and there is a risk of high voltage operation.
Open and close the door to ensure deactivation of the MiEV Remote System, because the
MiEV Remote System is in the activated state and the high voltage system is operating in case
that the negative terminal of the 12V battery is disconnected while the MiEV Remote System is
activated.
1) Shut down the vehicle’s high voltage system using one of the following two methods. This will
disconnect the high voltage electricity current supplied from the Main drive lithium-ion battery.
① Turn the Electric Motor Switch (Ignition switch) on the steering column to the “LOCK” position.
② If it is impossible to turn off the Electric Motor Switch (Ignition switch), use needle-nose pliers
to remove the Power control unit fuse from the fuse box under the hood. It is the No.7 15A
fuse shown in below figure. If you cannot locate this fuse, remove all fuses and relays in the
fuse box.
The hood release is under the instrument
panel beside the front passenger's door.