2011 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 66

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, push the "P" position switch, apply the parking brake and turn the hybrid system off. 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 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. 497) 1 Before driving 39 PRIUS_U (OM47685U) DVD