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1-4. Hybrid system
■ Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel
and the hybrid system cannot be
started, refuel the vehicle with at
least enough gasoline to make the
low fuel level warning light (P.637)
go off. If there is only a small
amount of fuel, the hybrid system
may not be able to start. (The stan-
dard amount of fuel is about 2.3 gal.
[8.8 L, 1.9 Imp.gal.], when the vehi-
cle is on a level surface. This value
may vary when the vehicle is on a
slope. Add extra fuel when the vehi-
cle is inclined.)
■ Electromagnetic waves
● High voltage parts and cables on
hybrid vehicles incorporate elec-
tromagnetic shielding, and there-
fore emit approximately the same
amount of electromagnetic waves
as conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic
appliances.
● Your vehicle may cause sound
interference 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 (trac-
tion battery) can change in accor-
dance with driving style and driving
conditions.
WARNING
■ High voltage precautions
This vehicle has high voltage DC
and AC systems as well as a 12-
volt system. DC and AC high volt-
age 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 volt-
age parts, cables or their con-
nectors.
● The hybrid system will become
hot after starting as the system
uses high voltage. Be careful of
both the high voltage and the
high temperature, and always
obey the warning labels
attached to the vehicle.
● Never try to open the service
plug access hole located under-
neath the rear seats. The ser-
vice plug is used only when the
vehicle is serviced and is sub-
ject to high voltage.
■ Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of death or seri-
ous injury:
● Pull your vehicle off the road,
shift the shift lever to P, apply
the parking brake, and turn the
hybrid system off.
● 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.
● If a fluid leak occurs, do not
touch the fluid as it may be
strong alkaline electrolyte from
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery). If it comes into contact
with your skin or eyes, wash it
off immediately with a large
amount of water or, if possible,
boric acid solution. Seek imme-
diate medical attention.
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