HYBRID SYSTEM 43
WARNING
. The vehicle has high voltage DC and AC systems as well as a 12 volts system. DC and AC high voltage is very dangerous and can cause severe burns and electric shock that may result in death or serious injury.
– Never touch, disassemble, remove or replace the high voltage parts, cables or their connectors.
– The hybrid system will become hot after starting as the system uses high voltage. Be careful of both the high voltage and the high temperature, and always obey the warning labels attached to the vehicle.
. Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious injury when an accident occurs:
– Pull your vehicle off the road, apply the parking brake, shift the select lever position to“ P”, and turn the hybrid system off.
– Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables or 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 battery if liquid is leaking from or adhering to it. If electrolyte( organic electrolyte) from the high voltage battery comes into contact with eyes or skin, it could cause blindness or skin wounds. In the event that it comes into contact with eyes or skin, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water, and seek immediate medical attention.
– If electrolyte is leaking from the high voltage battery, do not
approach the vehicle. In the event that the high voltage battery is damaged, the internal construction of the battery will prevent a large amount of electrolyte from leaking out. However, any electrolyte that does leak out will give off a vapor. This vapor is 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 hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible. Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even a small amount of water may be dangerous.
– Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
. Never resell, hand over or modify the high voltage battery. To prevent accidents, hybrid batteries that have been removed from a disposed vehicle are collected through a SUBARU dealer. Do not dispose of the battery yourself. Unless the battery is properly collected, the following may occur, resulting in death or serious injury:
– The high voltage battery may be illegally disposed of or dumped, and it is hazardous to the environment or someone may touch a high voltage part, resulting in an electric shock.
– The high voltage battery is intended to be used exclusively with your hybrid vehicle. If the
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