Hybrid Vehicle Control System: Precaution
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Prius. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
A repair operation incorrectly performed on the hybrid vehicle (HV) could cause an electrical shock, leakage or explosion. Be sure to perform repair operations correctly.
- Remove key from ignition switch .
- Ensure that charge connector is disconnected .
- Wear insulating gloves always .
- Disconnect negative (-) terminal cable from auxiliary battery .
- Remove service plug and do not start any repair operation before 5 minutes have passed
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WARNING:
- Due to the discharge resistance, it takes at least 5 minutes before the 273.6 V electricity is sufficiently discharged from the condenser in the inverter circuit.
- Even after the 5 minutes have passed, the following precaution should be observed. Before touching a 273.6 V cable or any other cable which you cannot identify, use the tester to confirm that the voltage through the cable is 12 V or less.
- After removing the service plug, cover the plug connector using rubber or vinyl tape.
- After removing 273.6 V cable, be sure to cover terminal using vinyl tape .
- Use insulated tools .
- Do not leave tools or parts (bolts, nuts, etc.) inside cabin .
- Do not wear metallic objects such as mechanical pencils or scales .
WARNING:
A metallic object may drop and cause a short-circuit.