Part 2
INTRODUCTION: REPAIR INSTRUCTION: PRECAUTION (Continued)
(b) Actions to be taken at the accident site
CAUTION:
* Do not touch any bare cables that may have high-voltage. If a cable must be touched or if accidental contact is possible, wear insulated gloves and insulate the cable using insulating tape.
* If the vehicle catches on fire, use an ABC fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire. Trying to extinguish a fire using only a small amount of water can be more dangerous than effective. Use a substantial amount of water or wait for fire fighters.
* Visually check the HV battery and the immediate area for any electrolyte leakage. Do not touch any leaked liquid because it could be highly alkaline electrolyte.
* Work on the vehicle only after the vehicle has been pulled out of the water.
(1) Check the vicinity of the HV battery for any leakage of the electrolyte.
CAUTION:
Do not touch any leaked liquid because it could be highly alkaline electrolyte. Wear rubber gloves and goggles, neutralize the liquid with saturated boric acid solution, and then apply red litmus paper to the liquid. Check that the paper does not turn blue. Wipe up the neutralized liquid with a shop rag or piece of cloth.
(2) If damage to any of the high-voltage components and cables is suspected, cut the high-voltage circuit using the following procedure.
CAUTION:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves, goggles and safety shoes.
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(3) Turn the power switch off.
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HINT
If the power switch cannot be turned off, remove the IGCT fuse and AM2 fuse from the engine room junction block assembly. Confirm that the READY light is off.
(4) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) terminal of the auxiliary battery.
(5) Wear insulated gloves and then remove the service plug.
NOTICE:
After removing the service plug grip, do not turn the power switch on (READY), unless instructed by the repair information because this may cause a malfunction.
(c) Moving the damaged vehicle
If any of the following conditions is met, tow the vehicle away using a tow truck.
* One or more of the high-voltage components and cables are damaged.
* Components related to driving, the transaxle, or the fuel system are damaged.
* The master warning light is on.
* The READY light does not come on when attempting to turn the power switch on (READY).
CAUTION:
Before towing the vehicle away using a tow truck, disconnect the cable from the negative (-) terminal of the auxiliary battery and remove the service plug.
NOTICE:
Perform the procedure below if the READY light turns off, or there are abnormal noises, unusual smells, or strong vibrations while driving:
(1) Park the vehicle in a safe place.
(2) Apply the parking brake, and then push the P position switch.
(3) Turn the power switch off, and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) terminal of the auxiliary battery.
(4) Remove the service plug while wearing insulated gloves.
(d) Actions required after moving the damaged vehicle
(1) Procedure
If you see any liquid on the road surface, it could be highly alkaline electrolyte leakage.
Wear rubber gloves and goggles, neutralize the liquid with saturated boric acid solution, and then apply red litmus paper to the liquid. Check that the paper does not turn blue. Wipe up the neutralized liquid with a shop rag or piece of cloth.
(e) Items to be prepared (when repairing a damaged vehicle)
* Protective clothing (insulated gloves, rubber gloves, goggles and safety shoes)
* Saturated boric acid solution 20 liter (21.1 US qts, 17.6 Imp.qts) (obtain 800 g (1.76 lb) of boric acid powder, put it into a container, and dissolve it in water)
* Red litmus paper
* A shop rag or piece of cloth (for wiping off the electrolyte)
* Insulating tape (for insulating cables)
* Electrical tester
(f) Precautions to be observed when servicing a damaged vehicle
CAUTION:
Always follow instructions to ensure safety.
(1) Wear insulated or rubber gloves, goggles, and safety shoes.
(2) Check the HV battery and immediate area for any electrolyte leakage.
CAUTION:
* Do not touch any leaked liquid because it could be highly alkaline electrolyte. Wear rubber gloves and goggles, neutralize the liquid with saturated boric acid solution and then apply red litmus paper to the liquid. Check that the paper does not turn blue. Wipe the neutralized liquid with a shop rag or piece of cloth.
* If the electrolyte comes in contact with your skin, use a saturated boric acid solution or a large amount of water to wash it off. If the electrolyte comes in contact with an article of clothing, take it off immediately.
* If the electrolyte comes in contact with your eyes, call out loudly for help. Do not rub your eyes. Wash them immediately with a large amount of water and seek medical care.
(3) Do not touch any bare cables that could be high voltage cables. If a cable must be touched or if accidental contact is possible, follow the following instructions: 1) wear insulated gloves and goggles, 2) measure the voltage between the cable and body ground using an electrical tester, and 3) insulate the cable using insulating tape.
(4) If damage to any of the high-voltage components and cables is suspected, cut the high-voltage circuit using the procedure below.
CAUTION:
Do not touch any bare cables that may have high-voltage. If a cable must be touched or if accidental contact is possible, wear insulated gloves and insulate the cable using insulating tape.
(5) Turn the power switch off.
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HINT
If the power switch cannot be turned off, remove the IGCT fuse and AM2 fuse from the engine room junction block assembly. Confirm that the READY light is off.
(6) Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) terminal of the auxiliary battery.
(7) Wear insulated gloves, and then remove the service plug.
NOTICE:
After removing the service plug grip, do not turn the power switch on (READY), unless instructed by the repair information because this may cause a malfunction.
(g) Precautions to be taken when disposing of the vehicle
(1) Disposing of HV battery
When scrapping the vehicle, remove the HV battery from the vehicle and return it to the location specified by the manufacturer. Any damaged HV battery should also be returned to the specified location.
CAUTION:
* After removing the HV battery, keep it away from water. Water may heat the HV battery, resulting in a fire.
* Accidents such as electric shocks could result if the vehicle and its HV battery are disposed of improperly or abandoned. Therefore, make sure to return any HV battery using the prescribed recovery route through an authorized dealer.
(h) Precautions to be observed when towing
(1) Tow the damaged vehicle with its front and rear wheels lifted off the ground.
CAUTION:
Towing the damaged vehicle with its front wheels on the ground will cause the motor to generate electricity. This electricity could, depending on the nature of the damage, leak and cause a fire.
(i) Towing with the 4 wheels on the ground
CAUTION:
* If the vehicle needs to be towed using a rope with all 4 wheels on the ground, do not exceed 30 km/h (19 mph) and tow only for a short distance and then have the vehicle towed by a truck.
* Turn the power switch on (IG), move the shift lever to N and confirm that neutral (N) has been selected.
* Make sure not to turn the power switch off while the vehicle is being towed. Park (P) may be selected, resulting in damage or an accident.
* If any abnormality is present in the damaged vehicle during towing, stop towing immediately.
HINT
* Neutral (N) cannot be selected if the auxiliary battery is disconnected.
* There is a possibility that neutral (N) cannot be selected when parts related to the transmission control ECU have a malfunction.
7. FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SRS AIRBAG AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
CAUTION:
* Before performing pre-disposal deployment of any SRS component, review and closely follow all applicable environmental and hazardous material regulations. Pre-disposal deployment may be considered hazardous material treatment.
* Failure to carry out the service operations in the correct sequence could cause the SRS to unexpectedly deploy during servicing and lead to serious injury. Furthermore, if a mistake is made when servicing the SRS, it is possible that the SRS may fail to operate properly. Before servicing (including removal or installation of parts, inspection or replacement), be sure to read the following section carefully.
(a) GENERAL NOTICE
(1) As malfunctions of the SRS are difficult to confirm, the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) become the most important source of information when troubleshooting. When troubleshooting the SRS, always check for DTCs before disconnecting the auxiliary battery.
(2) Work must be started at least 90 seconds after the power switch is turned off and after the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
The SRS is equipped with a back-up power source. If work is started within 90 seconds after turning the power switch off and disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, the SRS may deploy.
When the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, the clock and audio system memory will be cleared. Before starting work, make a note of the settings of each memory system. When work is finished, reset the clock and audio system as before.