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Foreword
■ This guide provides precautions for emergency responders when handling TOYOTA/LEXUS
vehicles during an incident.
■ It is important to read this guide thoroughly and understand the structure and features of
TOYOTA/LEXUS vehicles to ensure safety.
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Emergency Response Guide
Table of Contents
Foreword
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Components Requiring Special Attention

SRS Airbags 8
Driver Airbag 9
Passenger Airbag 10
Front Knee Airbag 10
Front Seat Side Airbag 11
Front Seat Cushion Airbag 11
Curtain Shield Airbag 12
Rear Seat Side Airbag 13
Rear Seat Cushion Airbag 14
Back Window Curtain Shield Airbag 14
Seatbelt Pretensioner 15
Pop Up Hood 16
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Front and Rear Suspension Dampers 17
Engine Hood Damper 17
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Seat Damper 20
12 V Battery 21
Sub-battery 22
High Voltage System 23

High Voltage Battery 26
High Voltage Power Cable 29
Inverter/Converter 29
DC/DC Converter 30
HV/EV/FCV Transmission
HV/EV/FCV Transaxle 30
Rear Drive Motor 31
A/C Compressor 31
Coolant Heater 32
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Fuel Cell (FC) System 35

FC Stack 37
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Hydrogen Pipes 39
Hydrogen Pump 39
FC Water Pump and Hydrogen Pump Inverter 40
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FC Air Compressor 41
FC Water Pump 41
CNG Tank 42
LPG Tank 43
Urea Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System 44
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Electric Power Steering (EPS) 46
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Solar Charging System 48
EC Mirror 50
Structural Reinforcements 51
Side Impact Protection Beam 51
Ultra High Tensile Strength Sheet 51
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) 52
Window Glass 53
Laminated Glass 53
Tempered Glass 53
Front Seat 54
Manual Seat 54
Power Seat 55
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Headrest 59
Manual Headrest 59
Power Headrest 60
Active Headrest System 61
Tilt & Telescopic Steering 62

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Power Tilt & Telescopic 62
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Access Door (Double door) 64
Back Door 64
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Emergency Response Key Points

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Appearance and Logos 66
Frame Number 67
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Vehicle with High Voltage Battery 70
Vehicle with Hydrogen Gas 70
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Vehicle with CNG 90
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Components Requiring Special Attention
■ The construction and functions of components requiring special attention during emergency
response are described in this section.
Components Requiring Special Attention Emergency Response Key Points Damaged Vehicle Handling Key Points
SRS Airbags
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airbags deploy and the seatbelts restrain the occupants to help reduce impact to the body.
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Front Seat Cushion Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Seat Side Airbag
All other automotive electrical Front Knee Airbag
Curtain Shield Airbag

Driver Airbag
Rear Seat Side Airbag

Front Knee Airbag
Rear Seat Cushion Airbag Front Seat Cushion Airbag
Rear Seat Side Airbag Front Seat Side Airbag
Rear Seat Cushion Airbag
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SRS Airbags
■ The SRS airbag may remain powered for up to 90 seconds after the vehicle is
shut off and disabled (see page 72). Wait at least 90 seconds before starting
any operation. Failure to shut off and disable the vehicle before emergency
response procedures are performed may result in serious injury or death from
unintentional deployment of the SRS airbag.
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Driver Airbag
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SRS Airbags
Passenger Airbag
■ A passenger airbag is mounted in the upper portion of the passenger side instrument panel and
activated in the event of a frontal collision.
A Bag
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Inflator A-A Cross Section
Front Knee Airbag
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SRS Airbags
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Seat Frame
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SRS Airbags
Curtain Shield Airbag
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SRS Airbags
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Mounted in the Rear Seat Side Garnish
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SRS Airbags
■ Rear seat cushion airbags are mounted in the rear seat cushions and activated in the event of a
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Rear Seat Cushion
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door mounting section) and activated in the event of a rear collision.
Rear Back Panel Inflator Bag
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Seatbelt Pretensioner
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restrain the occupants.
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the seatbelt.
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■ The seatbelt pretensioners may remain powered for up to 90 seconds after

the vehicle is shut off and disabled (see page 72). Wait at least 90 seconds
before starting any operation. Failure to shut off and disable the vehicle before
emergency response procedures are performed may result in serious injury or
death from unintentional actuation of the seatbelt pretensioner.
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Pop Up Hood
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space inside the engine room and contributing to reduced collision impact to the head of
pedestrians.
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Sensor Lifter
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shut off and disabled (see page 72). Wait at least 90 seconds before starting
any operation. Failure to shut off and disable the vehicle before emergency
response procedures are performed may result in serious injury or death from
unintentional actuation of the pop up hood.
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injury.
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cause burns if touched.
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cut to scatter. Wear appropriate safety gear such as safety glasses when cutting a
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Front and Rear Suspension Dampers
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Rear Suspension Damper
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Engine Hood Damper
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and the back door.
Hatchback Door Damper Back Door Damper

Luggage Compartment Damper
Performance Damper
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between the right and left sides of the rear lower structural frame (near the rear bumper).
Performance Damper
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Tail Gate Damper
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Seat Damper
■ Seat dampers are equipped to the lower surface of the seat.
Seat Damper
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12 V Battery
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vehicle (see page 72). Disconnect the negative battery terminal from the 12 V battery before
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keep the vehicle from starting.
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nearby the 12 V battery.
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protective equipment such as rubber gloves and safety goggles when there is a
risk of touching electrolyte.
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off the vehicle.
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parking brake.
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High Voltage System

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driving torque. These vehicles are equipped with high voltage electrical components such as a
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charger and voltage inverter as well as high voltage power cables.
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■ The READY indicator in the combination meter turns on while the high voltage system is
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still be active if the H2O indicator in the combination meter is illuminated.
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High Voltage System
■ The high voltage system may remain charged for up to 10 minutes after the
vehicle is shut off and disabled (see page 72). Failure to shut off and disable
the vehicle before emergency response procedures are performed may result in
serious injury or death from severe burns and electric shock from the high voltage
electrical system. All other automotive electrical
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voltage component. Wear appropriate protective equipment such as insulated
gloves when there is a risk of touching high voltage power cables or high voltage
components.
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High Voltage System
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High Voltage System
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High Voltage System
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battery.
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module would be a rare occurrence.
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is absorbed in the cell plates and will not normally spill or leak out even if a battery module is
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warrant a declaration as a hazardous material incident.
Battery Module
Battery Module
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such as rubber gloves and safety goggles when there is a risk of touching
electrolyte.
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High Voltage System
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battery stacks are connected in series to obtain high voltage (201.6 to 351.5 V).
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and a metal battery cells would be a rare occurrence.

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ventilated. Absorb the electrolyte with a waste cloth or equivalent absorbing
material and keep it in an airtight container until disposed of.

High Voltage System
High Voltage Power Cable
■ High voltage power cables are indicated by an orange color and are used to connect high
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A/C compressor and charger.
■ The high voltage power cables are installed in the engine/motor compartment and in the center
of the vehicle (routed through the center tunnel) or on either side away from the rocker panels.
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Inverter/Converter
■ The inverter/converter installed in the engine/motor compartment boosts and inverts the DC
electricity from the high voltage battery to AC electricity that drives the electric motor.
■ The inverter/converter of fuel cell vehicles (FCV) also supplies an electric current converted to
AC to the FC air compressor.
Inverter/Converter
29
High Voltage System
DC/DC Converter
■ The DC/DC converter lowers the DC electricity from the high voltage battery to supply it to
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■ The DC/DC converter is built into the inverter/converter or installed in the area near the high
voltage battery on some models.
DC/DC Converter DC/DC Converter
(Built into Inverter/Converter)
HV/EV/FCV Transaxle
■ The HV/EV/FCV transmission/transaxle contains an electric motor/generator that is powered by

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■ The HV/EV/FCV transmission/transaxle is installed in the engine compartment or motor
compartment. Location varies depending on layout.
HV/EV/FCV Transaxle
30
High Voltage System
Rear Drive Motor
■ The rear drive motor is powered by output voltage (up to 650 V) from the inverter/converter.
■ It is built into the rear transaxle and located above the rear driveshafts.
Rear Transaxle
(Rear Drive Motor)
A/C Compressor
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(FCV) contains an electric motor that is powered by electricity from the high voltage battery. It is
installed in the engine/motor compartment.
A/C Compressor
31
High Voltage System
Coolant Heater
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motor compartment.
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Coolant Heater
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system in order to charge the high voltage battery from an external power source.
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and then uses it to charge the high voltage battery.
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chargers (DC 500 V).
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during charging.
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High Voltage System
Charging Inlet Fast Charging Inlet

Onboard Charger
Charging Inlet
Onboard Charger
Onboard Charger
Charging Inlet
Charging Inlet
Onboard Charger High Voltage Power Cable
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the utility circuit supplying power to the charge cable before disconnecting it if the
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High Voltage System
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system. The charging connector is unlocked by pressing the charging connector
lock switch after unlocking the doors.
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■ The lock of the charge cable assembly connector cannot be released during fast
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main breaker OFF.
34
Fuel Cell (FC) System

■ Fuel cell vehicles (FCV) use a motor for driving force in the same way as hybrid vehicles. In
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the vehicle uses a motor driven by the power generated by a chemical reaction between the
hydrogen fuel and oxygen in the air.
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converter and FC air compressor.
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pressure hydrogen pipes is in red.
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dissipate to a concentration that cannot ignite.
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hydrogen leak and shuts off the supply of hydrogen by means of solenoid valves on the tank to
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hydrogen to be easily diffused.
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damage.
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Reference Sheet) for the vehicle.
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step away from the vehicle as there is a chance that the hydrogen gas may ignite.
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Fuel Cell (FC) System
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FC System
FC Stack
■ The FC stack is a device to generate electricity through the chemical reaction between hydrogen
and oxygen. Using the hydrogen supplied by the hydrogen tank and oxygen in the air drawn in
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membrane sandwiched by separators. A few hundred cells are connected in a row to generate a
high voltage.
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FC System
Hydrogen Tank
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■ Each tank is equipped with a thermal pressure relief device (TPRD) in order to prevent an
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in the tank outside of the vehicle.
Hydrogen Tanks
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Device (TPRD)
Front of
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Reference Sheet (QRS) for each model.

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Hydrogen Pipes
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Hydrogen Pipes
Hydrogen Pump
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water pump and hydrogen pump inverter. The hydrogen pump is installed underneath a cover at
the side of the FC stack.
Hydrogen Pump
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FC System
FC Water Pump and Hydrogen Pump Inverter
■ The FC water pump and hydrogen pump inverter converts DC from the high voltage battery to
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■ The FC water pump and hydrogen pump inverter is installed in the motor compartment.
FC Water Pump and

Hydrogen Pump Inverter
FC Boost Converter
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■ The FC boost converter is installed in the center tunnel (outside the cabin).
FC Boost Converter
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FC System
FC Air Compressor
■ The FC air compressor supplies air (oxygen) to the FC stack.

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FC Air Compressor
FC Water Pump
■ The FC water pump circulates the coolant to cool the FC stack.

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FC Water Pump
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CNG Tank
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fuel for the engine at a maximum pressure of 20 MPa (204 kgf/cm2SVL
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tank outside of the vehicle.
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CNG Tank
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away from the vehicle as there is a chance that the natural gas may ignite.
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LPG Tank
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etc. that is used as fuel for the engine at a pressure of 1 MPa (10.2 kgf/cm2SVLRUOHVV
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■ The LPG tank is equipped with a pressure relief device (PRD) in order to prevent an explosion
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device will open when the pressure in the tank reaches a certain pressure to release the gas in
the tank outside the vehicle.
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detected.
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vehicle as there is a chance that the LPG may ignite.
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Urea Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System

■ The urea Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system reduces harmful nitrogen oxides (NOx) in
the exhaust gas using a urea solution.
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thermolysis of urea solution. All other automotive electrical
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breaks down and may emit a harmful gas.
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contacting the smoke or vapor.
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discharge between electrodes inside the bulbs.
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to a maximum of 45 V in the electric circuit of the discharge headlights to drive the discharge
headlights.
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and the high voltage sockets while the discharge headlights are turned on or
immediately after they are turned off.
45
Electric Power Steering (EPS)

■ The Electric Power Steering (EPS) system uses 12 V voltage which has been boosted to up to
46 V by the EPS ECU to drive an EPS assist motor.
■ The EPS assist motor is built into the steering gear box or steering column.
■ Some hybrid models use voltage from the high voltage battery to drive the EPS assist motor by
lowering it to up to 46 V using an EPS the DC/DC converter.
■ A wire which conducts up to 46 V connects the EPS
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instrument panel to the EPS assist motor.

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■ The Dynamic Rear Steering (DRS) system equipped on some vehicle models uses 12 V voltage
which has been boosted to up to 34 V by the DRS ECU to drive the DRS assist motor.
DRS Assist Motor
DRS ECU
46
Solar Powered Ventilation System

■ The solar powered ventilation system uses solar panels on the vehicle roof to generate up to 27
V of electricity. This electricity is used to power an electric fan which ventilates the cabin while
the vehicle is parked in the hot sun.
Solar Panels
Solar Panels
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block sunlight.
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Solar Charging System

■ The solar charging system uses a solar roof with an integrated solar cell to generate photovoltaic
power which is then used to charge the high voltage battery according to the vehicle condition
while parked and to compensate for the consumption of the 12 V battery system while the vehicle
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during this process.
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high voltage battery and a 12 V battery.
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high voltage battery. High voltage is applied when the high voltage battery is charging.
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battery and auxiliary system.
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series to obtain 21.6 V.
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is absorbed in the cell plates and will not normally spill or leak out even if a battery module is
cracked.
3. Electrolyte leakage from the solar battery is unlikely due to its construction and the amount
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declaration as a hazardous material incident.
■ The high voltage battery is not charged except for when the power switch is off.
■ 'HSHQGLQJRQFRQGLWLRQVVXFKDVVRODUUDGLDWLRQDQGWHPSHUDWXUHWKHVRODUURRIFDQUHDFKD
maximum voltage of approximately 50 V.
■ Refer to the QRS for each model for the locations of the high voltage electrical components.
Solar Roof High Voltage Battery
12 V Battery
Solar Energy Control Unit
Solar Battery

Solar Charging System
■ The high voltage system may maintain the voltage even when the vehicle is
stopped (see page 72) due to the solar charging system. If the high voltage
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and may result in death or serious injury.
■ 7RSUHYHQWGHDWKRUVHULRXVLQMXU\IURPVHYHUHEXUQVRUHOHFWULFVKRFNDYRLG
components.
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VOLTAGE DO NOT TOUCH” sign to warn others (print and use page 25 of this
guide).
■ The high voltage battery may be charged even when the vehicle is stopped. To
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the 12 V battery.
■ The solar roof generates electricity with even a small amount of sunlight. To stop
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block sunlight.
electrolyte.
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EC Mirror
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WKHUHÀHFWLRQUDWHRIWKHPLUURU7KLVLVGRQHE\FRQWUROOLQJYROWDJHDSSOLHGWRDQHOHFWURFKURPLF
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Inner Rear View Mirror
Electrochromic Gel
■ The electrochromic gel contains organic solvents.
■ Organic solvents may cause irritation of the skin if contacted. Wear appropriate
risk of touching electrochromic gel.
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Structural Reinforcements
■ A side impact protection beam and ultra high tensile strength sheet steel that are stronger than
normal steel sheets are used as structural reinforcements.
■ Refer to the QRS for each model for locations of the side impact protection beams and ultra high
tensile strength sheet steel.
■ Because the strength of side impact protection beam and ultra high tensile
strength sheet steel is higher than sheet steel and high tensile strength sheet
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strength sheet steel with conventional cutters. Avoid side impact protection beam
and parts made from ultra high tensile strength sheet steel when cutting a vehicle.
Side Impact Protection Beam
■ Side impact protection beams are located inside the door.
Side Impact
Protection Beam
Side Impact
Protection Beam
Ultra High Tensile Strength Sheet
■ 8OWUDKLJKWHQVLOHVWUHQJWKVKHHWVWHHOZKLFKLVDSSUR[LPDWHO\WLPHVKLJKHUVWUHQJWK*3D
NJIFP2SVLFODVVWKDQVWDQGDUGKLJKWHQVLOHVWUHQJWKVKHHWVWHHOXQGHU*3D
NJIFP2SVLFODVVLVXVHGIRUVRPHERG\VWUXFWXUDOFRPSRQHQWVRQFHUWDLQ
models.
: Ultra High Tensile Strength Sheet
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Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP)

■ Lightweight and highly rigid Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) is used for some body
structural parts of certain models.
■ CFRP can be cut and deformed using cutters for rescue operations.
: CFRP
■ &XWWLQJ&)53XVLQJDJULQGHURUDVDZZLOOFUHDWHFDUERQ¿EHUGXVW:HDU
appropriate protective equipment such as a dust mask and safety gloves when
cutting CFRP.
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FLUFXLWPD\UHVXOW.HHSHOHFWULFDOFLUFXLWVIUHHIURPFDUERQ¿EHUGXVWZKHQFXWWLQJ
CFRP.
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Window Glass
■ Laminated glass and tempered glass are widely used for vehicle windows.
* Laminated glass is mainly used for the windshield. It is also used for the door glass on some
vehicles.
■ 7HPSHUHGJODVVLVPDLQO\XVHGIRUWKHGRRUJODVVWKHURRIJODVVDQGWKHEDFNZLQGRZJODVV
Windshield Door Glass* Back Window Glass
Door Glass
Laminated Glass Applications Tempered Glass Applications

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Laminated Glass Tempered Glass

■ Laminated glass consists of 2 layers of
■ Tempered glass is heated to near softening
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strike the glass are less like to penetrate
make it 3 to 5 times stronger than normal
the glass and glass shards tend to remain
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will break into very small pieces.
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Glass
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Film
■ /DPLQDWHGJODVVFRQVLVWVRIOD\HUVRIJODVVERQGHGWRJHWKHUZLWKD¿OP,WGRHV
not break easily even when struck by an object.
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Front Seat
■ 7ZRW\SHVRIIURQWVHDWVDPDQXDOVHDWDQGDSRZHUVHDWDUHDYDLODEOH:KHQDGMXVWLQJWKHVHDW
SRVLWLRQDOHYHURUDNQRELVRSHUDWHGIRUWKHPDQXDOVHDWDQGDVZLWFKLVRSHUDWHGIRUWKHSRZHU
seat.
Manual Seat Power Seat
Manual Seat
■ The seat can be moved forward/backward by lifting the slide lever (slide adjustment).
■ The seatback can be tilted forward/backward by lifting the reclining lever (reclining adjustment).
■ The seat cushion can be raised/lowered by repeatedly pulling up/pushing down on the lever (lifter
adjustment).
■ The front end of the seat cushion can be raised/lowered by turning the vertical knob (front
vertical adjustment).
Reclining Adjustment
Lifter Adjustment
Front Vertical
Adjustment
Slide Lever
Reclining Lever
Lifter Lever
Vertical Knob
Slide Adjustment
54
Front Seat
Power Seat
■ The seat can be moved forward/backward using the slide function of the power seat switch (slide
adjustment).
■ The entire seat cushion can be raised/lowered using the lifter function of the power seat switch
(lifter adjustment).
■ The front end of the seat cushion can be raised/lowered using the front vertical function of the
power seat switch (front vertical adjustment).
■ The seatback can be tilted forward/backward by operating the reclining adjustment switch
(reclining adjustment).
■ The lumbar support position can be moved forward/backward by operating the lumbar support
adjustment switch (lumbar support adjustment).
■ The side support position can be moved right/left by operating the side support position
adjustment switch (side support adjustment).
■ The pelvic support position can be moved forward/backward by operating the pelvic support
position adjustment switch (pelvic support adjustment).
■ The shoulder support position can be moved forward/backward by operating the shoulder
support position adjustment switch (shoulder support adjustment).
■ The length of the seat cushion can be adjusted by operating the cushion length adjustment
switch (cushion length adjustment).
Shoulder Support
Adjustment Front Vertical Adjustment
Lumbar Support Cushion Length Adjustment Switch
Reclining Adjustment Adjustment Side Support Adjustment Switch
Side Support
Shoulder Support
Adjustment
Adjustment Switch
Lifter Adjustment
Front Vertical
Side Support Adjustment
Power Seat
Adjustment Switch
Pelvic Support Slide Adjustment
Adjustment Lifter Adjustment
Cushion Length
Slide Adjustment Adjustment Reclining Adjustment Switch
Pelvic Support Adjustment Switch
Lumbar Support Adjustment Switch
■ The seat position adjustment functions of a power seat will be disabled when the
12 V battery is disconnected.
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Front Seat
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automatically moves backward when the power switch is turned off (auto away function) and
moves forward when the power switch is turned on (IG) (auto return function). Whether or not the
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of memory switches in the upper door trim.
Seat Memory Switch
56
Rear Seat
■ 7ZRW\SHVRIUHDUVHDWVDPDQXDOVHDWDQGDSRZHUVHDWDUHDYDLODEOH:KHQDGMXVWLQJWKHVHDW
SRVLWLRQDOHYHURUDNQRELVRSHUDWHGIRUWKHPDQXDOVHDWDQGDVZLWFKLVRSHUDWHGIRUWKHSRZHU
seat.
Manual Seat
■ The seat can be moved forward/backward by lifting the slide lever (slide adjustment).
■ The seatback can be tilted forward/backward by lifting the reclining lever (reclining adjustment).
■ The seat can be tilted forward by pulling the reclining strap.
■ The seat can be moved leftward/rightward by lifting the lateral slide handle (lateral slide
adjustment).
■ The ottoman can be raised/lowered by lifting the ottoman lock handle (ottoman angle
adjustment).
■ The seat can be turned around by operating the swivel lever.
Lateral Slide
Adjustment
Slide Adjustment
Ottoman Angle Adjustment Reclining Lever

Reclining Lever
Ottoman Lock Handle
Slide Lever Lateral Slide Handle
Forward Tilting Forward Tilting
Turning Direction
Turning
Direction
Reclining Strap
Slide Lever Slide Handle
Reclining Lever Slide Adjustment

Swivel Lever Slide Handle
Slide Adjustment
57
Rear Seat
Power Seat
■ The seat can be moved forward/backward by operating the slide adjustment switch (slide
adjustment).
■ The seatback can be tilted forward/backward by operating the reclining adjustment switch
(reclining adjustment).
■ The ottoman can be raised/lowered by operating the ottoman angle switch (ottoman angle
adjustment).
■ The angle of the upper seatback can be adjusted vertically by operating the seatback bend angle
switch (seatback bend angle adjustment).
■ The headrest can be raised/lowered by operating the headrest vertical adjustment switch
(headrest vertical adjustment).
Seatback Bend
Angle Adjustment
Seatback Bend Angle
Adjustment Switch Reclining Adjustment Headrest Vertical
Adjustment
Slide Adjustment Headrest Vertical
Switch Adjustment Switch
Slide Adjustment
Reclining Seat Select Switch
Adjustment Switch
Ottoman Angle Adjustment
Ottoman Angle
Adjustment Switch

Headrest
■ The position of the headrests can be adjusted vertically and horizontally.
■ 7ZRW\SHVRIKHDGUHVWVDPDQXDOKHDGUHVWDQGDSRZHUKHDGUHVWDUHDYDLODEOH9HUWLFDO
adjustment of the headrest is performed by hand on manual headrests or by operating a switch
on power headrests. Horizontal adjustment can be performed by hand only.
Manual Headrest
■ :KHQUDLVLQJDPDQXDOKHDGUHVWSXOOXSWKHKHDGUHVWE\KDQG:KHQORZHULQJSXVKGRZQWKH
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pushing the release button.
Release Button
■ ,IWKHKHDGUHVWFDQQRWEHUHPRYHGE\SXVKLQJWKHUHOHDVHEXWWRQLQVHUWD
screwdriver into the release hole provided on the opposite side of the headrest
from the release button to release the lock and pull out the headrest.
Release Button
Release Hole
59
Headrest
Power Headrest
■ :KHQUDLVLQJDSRZHUKHDGUHVWUDLVHORZHUWKHKHDGUHVWE\RSHUDWLQJWKHSRZHUVHDWVZLWFK
located on the side of the seat.
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■ 7RUHPRYHWKHKHDGUHVWGLVHQJDJHWKHSLQVORFDWHGLQVLGHWKHVHDWEDFNDQGSXOORXW
the headrest.
Back of the Seatback
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Active Headrest System

■ The active headrest system is built into the front headrests.
■ 7KHDFWLYHKHDGUHVWV\VWHPFRQVLVWVRIDQLQÀDWRUDURGDQGDOLQNPHFKDQLVP
■ :KHQWKHDLUEDJVHQVRUGHWHFWVDUHDULPSDFWDQLJQLWLRQVLJQDOLVVHQWWRWKHLQÀDWRUVWRDFWLYDWH
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possibility of whiplash injuries.
Link
Mechanism
Rod
Piston
Inflator
■ The active headrest system may remain powered for up to 90 seconds after
the vehicle is shut off and disabled (see page 72). Wait at least 90 seconds
before starting any operation. Failure to shut off and disable the vehicle before
emergency response procedures are performed may result in serious injury or
death from unintentional actuation of the active headrest.
■ ,IDQLQÀDWRULVFXWWKHDFWLYHKHDGUHVWLQÀDWRUPD\XQLQWHQWLRQDOO\GHSOR\
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Tilt & Telescopic Steering

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wheel position.
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for the manual tilt and telescopic mechanisms and a switch is operated for the power tilt and
telescopic mechanisms. All other automotive electrical
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mechanism is only for tilt or telescopic function.
Manual Tilt & Telescopic
■ The manual tilt & telescopic steering is provided with a lock lever under or side of steering
column for releasing the lock when adjusting the steering wheel position.
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the lock lever.
Steering Column
Lock Lever
Steering Column
Lock Lever
Power Tilt & Telescopic
■ The power tilt & telescopic steering is provided with a switch on the steering column for adjusting the
steering wheel position.
■ The steering wheel can be moved to a desired position by operating the switch.
Steering Wheel
Adjustment Switch
Steering Column
Telescopic Mechanism Tilt Mechanism
62
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■ The door is opened by operating the handle on the door.
■ 6RPHPRGHOVDUHHTXLSSHGZLWKDQDFFHVVGRRUGRXEOHGRRUZKLFKLVRSHQHGXVLQJWKHLQQHU
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back window glass.
Flush Handle Type
■ :KHQYROWDJHLVQRWVXSSOLHGVXFKDVZKHQWKHWHUPLQDORIWKH9EDWWHU\LVGLVFRQQHFWHG
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manually.
1. The retracted door handle can be pulled out by pushing on the front end.
2. The door can be opened by pulling more on the pulled out door handle.
Door Handle
■ ,IWKHGRRUORFNLVHQJDJHGLQVHUWWKHPHFKDQLFDONH\LQWRWKHÀXVKKDQGOHWR
release the lock.
Unlock
Mechanical Key
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Doors
Access Door (Double door)
1. Open the front door as much as possible.

2. Pull the door handle on the access door forward.
3. Open the access door. All other automotive electrical
Door Handle
Front Door Access Door
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,IWKHDFFHVVGRRULVRSHQHGZLWKWKHIURQWVHDWEHOWIDVWHQHGWKHVHDWEHOWPD\EH
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Back Door
1. Insert a key into the key cylinder in the back door then turn the key clockwise to lower the
back window glass.
2. Pull up the lock knob on the back door to release the lock.
3. Pull up the back door handle to open the back door.
Key Cylinder
Back Door Handle
Back Door
Back Window Glass
Lock Knob
64
Emergency Response Key Points
■ Procedures and points to be noted when handling TOYOTA/LEXUS vehicles
during emergency response are provided in this section.
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Appearance and Logos
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■ /RJRPDUNVUHSUHVHQWWKHPDNHPRGHOJUDGHDQGWKHYHKLFOHW\SHK\EULGHOHFWULFIXHOFHOOLILW
uses a high voltage electrical system.
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EV
Model/Grade
Brand Logo
Hybrid Brand Logo Hybrid
Plug-in-Hybrid Plug-in-Hybrid
Fuel Cell Fuel Cell
Model/Grade
Brand Logo
Hybrid Brand Logo
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Frame Number
■ A frame number is stamped on the name plate attached to the engine compartment and front
passenger door pillar.
■ &KDUDFWHUVEHIRUHDK\SKHQHJżżżżżIRUWKHIUDPHQXPEHUżżżżż''''') represent the
vehicle model.
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underneath the cover.
Frame No.
Name Plate
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■ The VIN is stamped on the name plate attached to the windshield cowl and driver door pillar.
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VIN
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Immobilize Vehicle
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emergency response operations.
1. Chock wheels and set the parking brake.

■ The following types of parking brakes are available. Operate the parking brake accordingly.
Lever Type Foot Pedal Type
Switch Type Switch Type

(Pull-type Switch) (Push-type Switch)
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■ Park (P) can be selected by the following methods. Operate the vehicle accordingly.
Shift Lever Type P Position Switch Type

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doors and take other necessary actions before shutting off the vehicle.
■ The following systems are powered by the 12 V battery. Operate them as required before
disconnecting the battery.
● Power door lock
● Power window
● Power tilt and telescopic steering
● Power seat
Door Unlock Power Window Adjustment
Steering Wheel Adjustment Seat Adjustment
■ 2QFHWKH9EDWWHU\LVGLVFRQQHFWHGVHHSDJHSRZHUFRQWUROVZLOOQRW

operate.
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Immobilize Vehicle
Vehicle with High Voltage Battery

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components.
Vehicle with Hydrogen Gas
■ Fuel cell vehicles (FCV) carry compressed hydrogen gas. Before performing the normal
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chance that the hydrogen gas may ignite.
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hydrogen may ignite.
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procedure.
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may ignite.
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from the direction where the wind is coming from.
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3. Immobilize the vehicle according to the normal procedures.
4. Flow chart of actions required before performing emergency response procedures

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Hydrogen may ignite

Check for sound of hydrogen leakage Step away from vehicle Stay away from vehicle until sound
(loud hissing sound) of leakage is no longer present
Sound is heard
No sound is heard
Hydrogen may ignite

Using hydrogen concentration detector, Step away from vehicle Stay away from vehicle until it is below
measure hydrogen concentration around 300 ppm (Measure hydrogen
vehicle and confirm that it is below 300 ppm NO concentration at regular intervals)
YES
Ensure vehicle cannot move

Move shift lever to P and set parking brake (using chocks, etc.)
Vehicle is damaged and
operation at left is not
possible
OK
Turn power switch off Remove appropriate fuse(s) from fuse box
Vehicle is damaged and
operation at left is not
possible
OK
※ Refer to the Quick Reference Sheet (QRS)
for each model for the fuse to be removed.
Disconnect negative (-) terminal of
auxiliary battery
OK
Remove EV service plug from

high voltage battery
OK
Remove FC service plug from FC stack
OK
Start emergency response procedures
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Disable Vehicle
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off.
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sure none of the above conditions exist.
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■ Completely shut off the vehicle by following procedures 1 or 2.
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1. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK (OFF)

position or push the engine/power switch once
to shut off the vehicle.
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ALL of the following conditions are met. With all of the following conditions
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● Engine is not running.
● Meters are not illuminated.
● Air conditioning is not operating.
● Audio system is not operating.
● Wipers are not operating.
● Navigation and other displays are turned off.
● Charge cable is disconnected.
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■ The engine/power switch operates as follows.

With the brake pedal (for automatic vehicles) or the clutch pedal (for manual
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With the brake pedal (for automatic vehicles) or the clutch pedal (for manual
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operational.
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and other components including SRS system are operational.
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Ignition Mode Sequence
OFF Accessory Ignition-On

Switch Push Switch Push
Switch Push
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5 meters (16.4 feet) or more away from the vehicle.
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power switch is pushed.
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outside of the detection area.
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battery.
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or under the rear seat.
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for each model for the location of the 12 V
battery.
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the vehicle from starting.
minutes.
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1. Open the hood. Remove the engine room

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2. Remove the engine compartment fuse box

cover.
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3. Remove the appropriate fuse.

for each model for the fuse to be removed.
■ ,IWKHFRUUHFWIXVHFDQQRWEHLGHQWL¿HGSXOOALL fuses in the fuse box until all of

the following conditions are met.
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● Navigation and other displays are turned off.
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battery.
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or under the rear seat.
for each model for the location of the 12 V
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from starting.
minutes.
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electrical system.
components.
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vehicle (EV) is shut off simply because it is silent. Always observe the instrument
cluster for the 5($'< indicator status to verify whether the high voltage system
is on or shut off. The high voltage system is shut off when the 5($'< indicator is
off.
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even though the 5($'< indicator is off. Shut off and disable vehicle and ensure
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(EV) are equipped with a system to charge the
high voltage battery using power from an external
power source.
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as follows to stop charging.
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1. Push the latch release button on the top of the

charging connector and pull it away from the
charging inlet of the vehicle.
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system. The charging connector is unlocked by pressing the charging connector
lock switch after unlocking the doors.
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main breaker OFF.
2. Close the charging inlet cap and charging port

lid.
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or turning its main circuit breaker off.
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the utility circuit supplying power to the charge cable before disconnecting it if the
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steps below.
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from the refueling port (receptacle).
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voltage system may still be active if the H2O indicator in the combination meter is
illuminated. Shut off and disable the vehicle and ensure the meters are turned off.

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objects.
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windows and doors to access patients.
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components.
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remain powered for up to 90 seconds after the vehicle is shut off and disabled (see
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active headrests.
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cool down the vehicle.
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(FCV) are equipped with a high voltage battery.
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there is a risk of touching electrolyte.

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throat.
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or vapor.
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hydrogen igniting.
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the hydrogen tanks are located.
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down (burn itself out).
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disable the vehicle (see page 72) before starting any operation.
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submerged vehicle to ACC or ON.
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and is safe to touch.
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gloves when there is a risk of touching high voltage power cables or a high voltage
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ethylene glycol in order to lower the freezing point.

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Nitrogen (N2) Gas
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■ The gas is colorless and harmless.
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away from the vehicle as there is a chance that the natural gas may ignite.
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■ The gas is colorless and harmless.
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vehicle as there is a chance that the LPG may ignite.
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Gas Leaks
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step away from the vehicle as there is a chance that the hydrogen gas may ignite.
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■ Points to be noted when handling damaged vehicles are provided in this section.
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the ground.
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vehicles with a high voltage battery. See page 95 for details.)
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wheel drive) and 4WD (Four Wheel Drive) vehicles.
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inoperative.
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damage the transmission or transaxle.
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four wheels on the ground may damage the system.
Parking Lock
■ The parking lock can be released by moving

the shift lever from park (P) to neutral (N) while
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the shift gate.
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Towing Damaged Vehicle
Steering Wheel Lock
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steering wheel in either direction while pushing
the engine/power switch or turning the key.
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disconnected. Use wheel dollies or similar equipment when moving the vehicle.
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■ Tow the vehicle with the front wheels or all four wheels off the ground.
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■ Tow the vehicle with all four wheels off the ground.
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Towing Damaged Vehicle
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vehicles.
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up to 650 V).
components.
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adverse effects on the high voltage system and damage it.
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before storing a damaged vehicle.
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some time for possible short circuits due to electrical corrosion (wiring and circuit
boards to corrode in an electrochemical reaction with water). To store a vehicle
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meters (49.2 feet) away from other objects.
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submerged vehicle to ACC or ON.
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before storing a damaged vehicle.
■ The service plug is a high voltage component. Touching it without appropriate

protective equipment may result in serious injury or death from severe burns and
electric shock from the high voltage electrical system. Wear appropriate protective
equipment such as insulated gloves when touching the service plug.
■ The high voltage battery is still charged with high voltage electricity even after the
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high voltage battery.
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component. Wear appropriate protective equipment such as insulated gloves when
there is a risk of touching high voltage power cables or high voltage components.
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DO NOT TOUCH” sign to warn others (print and use page 25 of this guide).
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circuits inside due to the impact of collision or electrical corrosion. To store a vehicle
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(49.2 feet) away from other objects.
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Storing a Damaged Vehicle
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damaged vehicle.
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protective equipment may result in serious injury or death from severe burns and
electric shock from the high voltage electrical system. Wear appropriate protective
equipment such as insulated gloves when touching the service plug.
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component. Wear appropriate protective equipment such as insulated gloves when
there is a risk of touching high voltage power cables or high voltage components.
■ When the person(s) in charge of handling the damaged vehicle are away from
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PRESSURE GAS DO NOT TOUCH” signs to warn others (print and use page 25
and 36 of this guide).
■ Vehicles that are equipped with hydrogen gas may leak due to damage incurred during
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15 meters or more away from other items and leave the windows or doors open.
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ventilated area 15 meters or more away from other items.
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Foreword

■ Explains things not found in the explanations of functions

■ Indicates a description note for components that are

■ Indicates a description note for components that may

■ Indicates a description note for components that may

Reading this manual

Components Requiring Special Attention

High Voltage System 23

Fuel Cell (FC) System 35

Urea Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System 44

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Electric Power Steering (EPS) 46

Solar Charging System 48

Tilt & Telescopic Steering 62

Emergency Response Key Points

Curtain Shield Airbag

Rear Seat Side Airbag

Rear Seat Cushion Airbag Front Seat Cushion Airbag

Rear Seat Side Airbag Front Seat Side Airbag

Rear Seat Cushion Airbag

Back Window Curtain Shield Airbag

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All other automotive electrical

Inflator A-A Cross Section

Front Knee Airbag

Inflator A-A Cross Section

Front Seat Side Airbag

Front Seat Side Airbag Inflator

B-B Cross Section

Front Seat Cushion Airbag

Curtain Shield Airbag

Curtain Shield Airbag A-A Cross Section

Rear Seat Side Airbag

Rear Seat Side Airbag

Mounted in the Side of the Rear Seat Frame

B-B Cross Section

Rear Seat Rear Seat

D-D Cross Section

Rear Seat Cushion Airbag

Back Window Curtain Shield Airbag

Back Window Curtain Shield Airbag

Retractor Rear Seatbelt

■ The seatbelt pretensioners may remain powered for up to 90 seconds after

All other automotive electrical

Hood Lifter Gas

Before Activation After Activation

Before Activation After Activation

Front and Rear Suspension Dampers

Front Suspension Damper

Engine Hood Damper

All other automotive electrical

Hatchback Door Damper Back Door Damper

Tail Gate Damper

Side Gate Damper

■ Seat dampers are equipped to the lower surface of the seat.

All other automotive electrical

Engine Compartment Luggage Compartment

Under Rear Seat

■ There is a possibility of explosion due to ignition of the hydrogen gas generated

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High Voltage System

READY Indicator READY Indicator

High Voltage System

High Voltage System

High Voltage System 23

Fuel Cell (FC) System 35

Urea Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System 44

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Electric Power Steering (EPS) 46

Solar Charging System 48

Tilt & Telescopic Steering 62

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