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Hybrid system overview Components of the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle
the hybrid battery system including
components, cables and connectors.
WARNING
Use of water or liquids
If water or liquids come into contact with
the hybrid system components, and you
are also in contact with the water, severe
injury or death due to electrocution may
occur.
WARNING
Hot components
When the hybrid battery system oper
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ates, the HEV battery system can be hot.
Heat burns may result from touching
even insulated components of the HEV
system.
NOTICE
Prolonged parking
Prolonged parking might cause battery
discharge and operation failure due to
natural discharge. Driving the vehicle
approximately once every 2 months,
more than 15 km (9 miles) is recom
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mended.The battery will be charged
automatically when driving the vehicle.
Hybrid vehicle components
High voltage battery system
HPCU (Hybrid Power Control Unit) *1
High voltage battery system *2
* 1: Located in the engine compartment
* 2: Located under the passenger side
seat floor
WARNING
Never touch orange colored or high volt
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age labeled components, including
wires, cables, and connections. When
the insulators or covers are damaged or
removed, severe injury or death from
electrocution may occur.
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