76 2-1 . Electric vehicle system
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 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 four wheels 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 . 511 )