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Hybrid system overview
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Components of the hybrid/plug-in hybrid vehicle
Hybrid battery cooling duct
(Hybrid vehicle)
Inlet duct
Outlet duct
The hybrid battery cooling duct is
located below the right side of the front
seats. The cooling duct cools down the
hybrid battery. When the hybrid battery
cooling duct is blocked, the hybrid bat
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tery may be overheated.
Clean the cooling duct for the hybrid
battery with a dry cloth on a regular
basis.
WARNING
Air Intake
僅 Blocking the air intake behind the rear
seats may damage the HEV battery.
僅 Do not allow any water into the air
intake even when cleaning. If any
water enters the air intake, the Hybrid
battery may cause an electric shock
which can cause serious injury or
death due to electrocution.
WARNING
Interference with electronic medical
devices
Electromagnetic waves that are gener
-
ated from the charger can impact medi
-
cal electric devices such as an
implantable cardiac pacemaker. When
using such medical electric devices, ask
your medical professional and the
device manufacturer whether charging
your electric vehicle will impact the oper
-
ation of the medical electric devices.
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