2005 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 8

CAUTION Precautions for use of hybrid vehicle The vehicle has both high voltage DC and AC systems as well as a 12−volt system. DC and AC high voltage are both very dangerous and can cause death or serious injury, severe burns and electric shock. CAUTION If an accident occurs D Pull your vehicle off the road, push the "P" position switch, stop the hybrid system and if the key is inserted into key slot, remove it. D In order to avoid personal injuries, do not touch any high voltage wirings and their connectors, and high voltage parts (inverter unit, hybrid vehicle battery, etc.). D In order to avoid personal injuries, do not touch the high voltage cables (orange colored) and their connectors. D If some exposed electric wires are protruding inside or outside of your vehicle, an electric shock may occur. Never touch the electric wires. D Follow the caution labels attached to the high voltage parts. D Do not remove or replace the high voltage parts such as the inverter unit (located in the engine compartment), hybrid vehicle battery (located behind rear seat), etc. D If fluid leaks or gets in some parts of the vehicle, never touch it because it may be electrolyte (strong alkali) from the hybrid vehicle battery. If it gets into your skin or eyes, wash off immediately with a large amount of water, if possible, boric acid solution, and get immediate medical attention in order to help avoid serious injury. D Do not touch the service plug located in the left side trim of the luggage compartment without hybrid system technical training. (See "Precautions for use" on page 14 in Section 1−2.) This component is provided to disable the high voltage system in case of servicing at a Toyota dealer. D If a vehicle fire occurs, extinguish it using a fire extinguisher for the exclusive use on electric fires. Or, use a large amount of water to prevent flammable gas from being generated from the batteries. viii