2008 Lexus RX 400h Owners Manual - Page 31

1-1. Hybrid system CAUTION n Road accident cautions Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury. l Pull your vehicle off the road, put the shift lever in P, apply the parking brake, turn the hybrid system off and remove the key. l Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors. l If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires. l If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch it as it may be strong alkaline electrolyte from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into contact with your skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water or if possible, boric acid solution. Seek immediate medical attention. l 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. l If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with the front wheels (for 2WD models) or four wheels (for AWD models) raised. If the wheels with the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may cause an electricity leakage leading to a fire.(→P. 378) n Nickel-metal hydride battery Your vehicle contains a sealed nickel-metal hydride battery. If disposed of improperly, it is hazardous to the environment and there is a risk of severe burns and electrical shock that may result in death or serious injury. n If the system activates l Carefully check to see if there are exposed high voltage parts or cables. Never touch the parts or cables. (→P. 27) l 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. 32