When performing anyinspection or maintenance
work on yourvehicle, always take care to prevent
serious accidentalinjury to yourselfor damage to
the vehicle. The following are general precau-
tions which should be closely observed.
WARNING
● Thisvehicle hashigh voltageDC andAC
systems as well as a 12-volt system. DC
and AC high voltage is very dangerous
andcan causesevere burnsand electric
shock that may result in serious injury
or death.
● Never touch, disassemble, remove or
replace the high voltage parts, cables
and their connectors. High voltage
cables are orange. Touching, disassem-
bling,removing orreplacing thoseparts
and cables can cause severe burns or
electric shockthat may resultin serious
injury or death.
● Never try to remove the service discon-
nect located in the trunk on the lower
right-hand side. The service disconnect
is used only when the vehicle is ser-
viced by trained technicians wearing
personal protection equipment and is
part of the high voltage system. Touch-
ing the service disconnect can cause
severe burns or electric shock that may
result in serious injury or death.
● The hybrid system uses high voltage up
to 650 V. The system can be hot while
and afterstarting. Becareful ofboth the
high voltage and the high temperature.
Obey the caution labels attached to the
vehicle.
● Park the vehicle on a level surface, ap-
ply the parking brake securely and
block the wheels to prevent the vehicle
from moving. Move the shift selector to
P (Park).
● Besure the ignition switchis in theOFF
or LOCK position when performing any
parts replacement or repairs.
● Theengine canstart atany timewithout
warning when the Hybrid System is in
the READY mode. If youmust work with
the Hybrid System in the READY mode,
keep your hands, clothing, hair and
tools away from fans, belts and any
other parts that can move.
● It is advisable to secure or remove any
loose clothing and remove any jewelry,
such as rings, watches, etc. before
working on your vehicle.
● Always wear eye protection whenever
you work on your vehicle.
● If you must run the engine in an en-
closed space such as a garage, be sure
there is proper ventilation for exhaust
gases to escape.
● Never get under the vehicle while it is
supported only by a jack. If it is neces-
sary to work under the vehicle, support
it with safety stands.
● Keep smoking materials, flame and
sparks away from the fuel tank and
battery.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
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