Emergency Response Warnings

WARNING:
- Never assume the vehicle is shut off simply because it is silent.

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

- The high voltage system may remain Powered for up to 1O minutes after the vehicle is shut off or disabled. To prevent serious injury or death from severe burns or electric shock, avoid touching, cutting or breaching any orange high voltage power cable or high voltage component.

- The SRS may remain powered for up to 90 seconds after the vehicle is shut off or disabled. To prevent serious injury or death from unintentional SRS deployment, avoid crushing, cutting or breaching the SRS components.

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

- If vehicle disabling steps cannot be performed, proceed with caution as there is no assurance that the high voltage electrical system, SRS, or fuel pump are disabled.

- 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.

- The battery modules are contained within a metal case and accessibility is limited.

- To avoid serious injury or death from severe burns or electric shock, never breach or remove the high voltage battery pack cover under any circumstance including fire.