Emergency Response Warnings

EMERGENCY RESPONSE WARNINGS

To avoid death or serious injury observe the following warnings when working with a hybrid vehicle.

- Never assume the GS 450h is shut off simply because it is silent.

- Failure to shut off the vehicle before emergency response procedures are performed may result in death or serious injury from the sudden deployment of the SRS or severe burns and electric shock from the high voltage electrical system.

- High voltage electricity can cause death or serious injury from severe burns or electric shock. To avoid death or serious injury wait 5 minutes after disabling the vehicle to discharge high voltage electricity, and do not touch, cut, or open any orange high voltage power cable or high voltage component.

- Always observe the instrument cluster for the READY indicator status to verify whether the vehicle is on or shut off. The vehicle is shut off when the READY indicator is off.

- If neither of the disabling procedures can be performed, proceed with caution as there is no assurance that the high voltage electrical system, SRS, or fuel pump are disabled. How to Disable Electrical System

- Wait 90 seconds after disabling the vehicle to allow the SRS backup power to discharge.

- Never breach or remove the high voltage battery cover under any circumstance including fire. The battery modules are contained within a metal case and access is limited to duct openings under the rear seat.

- The NiMH battery electrolyte is a caustic alkaline (pH 13.5) that is damaging to human tissues. To avoid injury by coming in contact with the electrolyte, wear proper personal protective equipment.