2010 Lexus GS 450h Owners Manual - Page 33

34

1-1. Hybrid system

GS_HV_U (OM30C81U)

June 30, 2011 9:20 am

CAUTION

■

Road accident cautions

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury.

●

Pull your vehicle off the road, put the shift lever in °P±, apply the parking brake,

turn the hybrid system off.

●

Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.

●

If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric shock may

occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.

●

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.

●

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.

●

If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with the rear wheels 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. 523)

●

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.