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maintenance.
. Park the vehicle on a level surface,
apply the parking brake securely
and chock the wheels to prevent
the vehicle from moving. Push the P
position switch on the selector lever
or place the vehicle into the N
(Neutral) position.
. If you must work with the EV
(Electric vehicle) system is turned
on, keep hands, clothing, hair and
tools away from moving fans and
any other moving parts.
. Make sure that the power switch is
in the OFF or LOCK position when
performing any part replacement or
repairs.
. 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 when-
ever you work on your vehicle.
. Never get under the vehicle while it
is supported only by a jack. If it is
necessary to work under the vehicle,
support it with safety stands.
. Keep smoking materials, flames
and sparks away from the 12-volt
battery.
CAUTION
. Do not work under the hood while
the motor compartment is hot. Push
the power switch in the OFF posi-
tion and wait until it cools down.
. Avoid direct contact with used cool-
ant. Improperly disposed coolant
and/or other vehicle fluids can da-
mage the environment. Always con-
form to local regulations for the
disposal of vehicle fluids.
. Never connect or disconnect the
battery or any transistorized com-
ponent while the power switch is in
the ON position.
. Your vehicle is equipped with an
automatic cooling fan. It may come
on at any time without warning,
even if the power switch is not in
the ACC, ON or READY to drive
position. To avoid injury, always
disconnect the negative 12-volt bat-
tery cable before working near the
fan.
. Before performing any electrical
maintenance work on the vehicle
such as the battery, fuses or bulb
replacement, confirm the following:
— The charge connector is re-
moved from the vehicle.
— The A/C-Heater Timer (Climate
Ctrl. Timer) and remote climate
control are not active or operat-
ing. See “A/C-Heater Timer (Cli-
mate Ctrl. Timer)” and “Remote
climate control” in the “4. Venti-
lators and climate control sys-
tems” section.
— The 12-volt battery is not being
charged by the Li-ion battery
and that all charging status in-
dicator lights are off, see “Char-
ging the 12-volt battery” in the
“EV. Overview” section and
“Charging status indicator
lights” in the “CH . Charging”
section.
. The power switch is in the OFF
position. Place the power switch in
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