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Traction battery eAxle( Traction motor / Inverter / Transaxle)( front / rear *) Air conditioning compressor *: AWD models only
n Electromagnetic waves
lHigh-voltage parts and cables on the battery electric vehicles incorporate electro-magnetic shielding, and therefore emit approximately the same amount of electromagnetic waves as conventional gasoline-powered vehicles or home electronic appliances.
lYour vehicle may cause sound interference in some third party-produced radio parts.
n Traction battery( Lithium-ion battery)
The traction battery has a limited service life.
The traction battery capacity( the ability to store energy) reduces with time and use in the same way as other rechargeable batteries. The extent at which capacity reduces changes drastically depending on the environment( outside temperature, etc.) and usage conditions, such as how the vehicle is driven and how the traction battery is
charged.
This is a natural characteristic of lithium-ion batteries, and is not a malfunction. Also, even though the driving range decreases when the
traction battery capacity reduces, vehicle performance does not significantly become worse. In order to reduce the possibility of the capacity reducing, follow the directions listed on P. 93,“ Capacity reduction of the traction battery”.
n Starting the EV system in an extremely cold environment
When the traction battery is extremely cold( below approximately-22 ° F [-30 ° C ]) due to the temperature outside of the vehicle, it
may not be possible to start the EV system. In this case, try to start the EV system again after the temperature of the traction battery increases due to the outside temperature increasing, etc.
WARNING n High-voltage precautions
The vehicle has high voltage DC and AC systems as well as a
12-volt system.
DC and AC high voltage systems are very dangerous and can
cause severe burns and electric shock that may result in death or
serious injury.
lNever touch, disassemble, remove, or replace the high voltage parts, cables( orange) or their connectors.
lDo not touch the high voltage components. They are
extremely hot, especially after driving.
lThe 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.
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