76 2-1. Electric vehicle system
WARNING
●The service plug is located under the console box. 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 serious injury:
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place to prevent subsequent accidents. 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 connectors.
●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 construction of the battery will prevent a large amount of electrolyte from
leaking out. However, if electrolyte leaks, vapors will be emitted. These vapors are an irritant
to skin and eyes and could cause acute poisoning if inhaled.
●Do not bring burning or hightemperature items close to the electrolyte. The electrolyte may ignite and cause a fire.
●If a fire occurs in the battery
electric vehicle, leave the vehicle 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 front wheels( FWD models) or four wheels
( AWD models) raised. If the vehicle is towed with the wheels which are connected 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. 605)