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• Cut off battery power to the:
– Engine
– Electric Motor (if equipped)
– Electric power steering
– Brake booster
– Electric park brake
– Automatic transmission gear selector
– Horn
– Front wiper
– Headlamp washer pump
NOTE:
After an accident, remember to cycle the ignition to
the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the
key from the ignition switch to avoid draining the
battery. Carefully check the vehicle for fuel leaks in
the engine compartment and on the ground near
the engine compartment and fuel tank before reset-
ting the system and starting the engine. If there are
no fuel leaks or damage to the vehicle electrical
devices (e.g. headlights) after an accident, reset the
system by following the procedure described below.
If you have any doubt, contact an authorized dealer.
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset
Procedure
After an event occurs requiring activation of the
Enhanced Accident Response System, when the
system is active, a “Service Hybrid Electric Vehicle
System” message will be displayed on the instru-
ment cluster. The vehicle is not drivable in this state.
In order to reset the High Voltage Battery and En-
gine, the vehicle must be towed to an authorized
dealer immediately to be inspected and have the
Enhanced Accident Response System reset.
In order to immediately reset the Hazard Flashers,
Interior Lights, Power Door Locks, HVAC Blower
Motor, the ignition switch must be changed from
START or ON/RUN to ignition OFF.
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
WARNING!
• Modifications to any part of the air bag system
could cause it to fail when you need it. You
could be injured if the air bag system is not
there to protect you. Do not modify the com-
ponents or wiring, including adding any kind
of badges or stickers to the steering wheel hub
WARNING!
trim cover or the upper passenger side of the
instrument panel. Do not modify the front
bumper, vehicle body structure, or add after-
market side steps or running boards.
• It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the
air bag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone
who works on your vehicle that it has an air bag
system.
• Do not attempt to modify any part of your air
bag system. The air bag may inflate acciden-
tally or may not function properly if modifica-
tions are made. Take your vehicle to an autho-
rized dealer for any air bag system service. If
your seat, including your trim cover and cush-
ion, needs to be serviced in any way (including
removal or loosening/tightening of seat at-
tachment bolts), take the vehicle to an autho-
rized dealer. Only manufacturer approved
seat accessories may be used. If it is necessary
to modify the air bag system for persons with
disabilities, contact an authorized dealer.
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