PRECAUTION

PRECAUTIONS FOR INSPECTING HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM

(a) Before the following operations are conducted, take precautions to prevent electric shock by turning the ignition switch off, wearing insulated gloves, and removing the service plug grip from HV battery.

(b) To prevent electric shock, make sure to remove the service plug grip to cut off the high voltage circuit before servicing the vehicle.

(c) After removing the service plug grip, put it in your pocket to prevent other technicians from accidentally reconnecting it while you are working on the high-voltage system.

(d) After removing the service plug grip, wait for at least 10 minutes before touching any of the high-voltage connectors or terminals.

HINT:

Waiting for at least 10 minutes is required to discharge the high-voltage capacitor inside the inverter with converter assembly.

(e) Check the voltage at the terminals in the inspection point of the inverter with converter assembly.

CAUTION:

Be sure to wear insulated gloves.

(1) Remove the connector cover assembly from the inverter with converter assembly.

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(2) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

HINT:

Make sure to set the tester to DC750 V or more when measuring the voltage.

(3) Reinstall the connector cover assembly.

(f) w/ Smart Key System:

When turning the power switch ON during an inspection, do not press the power switch while depressing the brake pedal.

CAUTION:

Pressing the power switch with the brake pedal depressed causes the system to enter the READY-on state. This is very dangerous because high voltage may be applied to the inspection area.

(g) w/o Smart Key System:

When turning the ignition switch to ON during inspections, do not turn the ignition switch to START.

CAUTION:

Turning the ignition switch to START causes the system to enter the READY-on state. This is very dangerous because high voltage may be applied to the inspection area.

(h) Turn the ignition switch off, disconnect the cable from the negative (-) terminal of the auxiliary battery and put on insulated gloves before touching any of the orange-colored wire harnesses and connectors of the high-voltage system.

NOTICE:

After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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(i) Turn the ignition switch off before performing any resistance checks.

(j) Turn the ignition switch off before disconnecting or reconnecting any connectors.

(k) When performing work involving high-voltage wires, use either a tool wrapped with vinyl insulating tape or an insulated tool.

(l) When high-voltage connectors are removed, wrap the connectors with insulation tape to prevent them from contacting foreign matter.

NOTICE FOR HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM ACTIVATION

(a) When the warning is illuminated, or the auxiliary battery has been disconnected and reconnected, attempting to turn the ignition switch to ON (READY) may not start the system (the system may not enter the READY-on state) on the first attempt. If so, turn the ignition switch off and reattempt to start the hybrid system.

NOTICE:

After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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PRECAUTIONS WHEN REPLACING HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

Before replacing the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly, refer to Registration.

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PRECAUTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING AND RECONNECTING CABLE TO NEGATIVE (-) AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

(a) Before performing work on electronic components, disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to prevent damage to the electrical system or electrical components.

(b) Before disconnecting and reconnecting the auxiliary battery cable, turn the ignition switch off and the headlight switch off. Then loosen the terminal nut completely. Do not damage the cable or terminal.

(c) When the auxiliary battery cable is disconnected, the clock and radio settings and stored DTCs are cleared. Therefore, before disconnecting the auxiliary battery cable, make a note of them.