2004 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 27

CAUTION If you are involved in an accident, follow these precautions. D If the fluid leaks or gets in some part of the vehicle, never touch it because it may be electrolyte (strong alkali) from the hybrid vehicle battery. If it gets on your skin or eyes, wash off immediately with a large amount of water, if possible, with boric acid solution, and get immediate medical attention in order to help avoid serious injury. D Move the vehicle to a safe place and perform the followings to reduce the risk of high voltage electricity leakage. D Depress the brake pedal and apply the parking brake. D Press the "P" position switch and stop the hybrid system. D If the key is inserted into key slot, remove it. D If a vehicle fire occurs, extinguish it using a fire extinguisher for the exclusive use on electric fires. As a small amount of water may be dangerous, use a large amount of water, for example from a fire hydrant, or wait for a fire−fighting team arrival. D If your vehicle has experienced major damage, you may get an electric shock. To prevent this, never touch the high voltage parts (hybrid vehicle battery assembly, etc.) or cables (orange color) connecting these parts. If some exposed electric wires are protruding inside or outside of the vehicle, an electric shock may also occur. Never touch them. D If your vehicle needs to be towed, do it with the front wheels or all four wheels raised. If the front wheels are on the ground when towing, the electric motor may continue to generate electricity which could leak electricity. A fire could occur depending on the degree of damage. See "If your vehicle needs to be towed" on page 254. 15