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2-1. Electric vehicle system
Owner’s Manual_USA_M6718BE_en
WARNING
● Never try to open the service
plug access hole located under
the floor. The service plug is
used only when the vehicle is
being serviced and is subject to
high voltage.
■ Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions
to reduce the risk of death or seri-
ous injury:
● Stop the vehicle in a safe place
to prevent subsequent acci-
dents. While depressing the
brake pedal, apply the parking
brake and shift the shift position
to P to stop the EV system.
Then, slowly release the brake
pedal.
● Do not touch the high voltage
parts, cables (orange) and con-
nectors.
● If electric wires are exposed
inside or outside your vehicle,
an electric shock may occur.
Never touch exposed electric
wires.
● Do not touch the traction battery
if liquid is leaking from or
adhered to it. If electrolyte
(Organic Carbonate-based
electrolyte) from the traction
battery comes into contact with
the eyes or skin, it could cause
blindness or skin wounds. In the
unlikely event that it comes into
contact with the eyes or skin,
wash it off immediately with a
large amount of water, and seek
immediate medical attention.
● If electrolyte is leaking from the
traction battery, do not
approach the vehicle.
Even in the unlikely event that
the traction battery has been
damaged, the internal construc-
tion of the battery will prevent a
large amount of electrolyte from
leaking out. However, if electro-
lyte leaks, vapors will be emit-
ted. These vapors are an irritant
to skin and eyes and could
cause acute poisoning if
inhaled.
● Do not bring burning or high-
temperature items close to the
electrolyte. The electrolyte may
ignite and cause a fire.
● If a fire occurs in the battery
electric vehicle, leave the vehi-
cle as soon as possible. Never
use a fire extinguisher that is
not meant for electrical fires.
Using even a small amount of
water may be dangerous.
● If your vehicle needs to be
towed, be sure to transport the
vehicle with the four wheels
raised. If the vehicle is towed
with the wheels which are con-
nected to the electric motor
(traction motor) contacting the
ground, electricity generated by
the operation of the motor may
cause a fire to occur depending
on the nature of the damage or
malfunction. (P.511)
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