2008 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 58

1-1. Hybrid system n Hybrid battery air vent Hybrid battery air vent There is an air intake vent on the side of the rear right seatback for the purpose of cooling the hybrid battery (traction battery). If the vent becomes blocked, the hybrid battery may overheat, leading to a reduction in hybrid battery output. 1 Before driving Emergency shut off system The emergency shut off system blocks off the high voltage current and stops the fuel pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel leakage when a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor. If the emergency shut off system activates, your vehicle will not restart. To restart the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer. Energy monitor/consumption screen You can view the status of your hybrid system on the touch screen (→P. 186). The following images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions. 27 PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802)