Quick Reference Guide
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To Keep the IMA Battery in Good Condition
Drive your vehicle at least once a month for more than 30 minutes.
Parking your vehicle for an extended period can cause the IMA battery to weaken or decrease the IMA battery life.
Do not touch the Honda IMA System
A high voltage current runs through Honda IMA System. Consult your author ized dealer
when maintenance or repair is needed.
Do not spill any liquids on or around the IMA
battery, as they can damage the IMA battery.
If you accidentally spill liquids on or around
the battery, ensure that the spill is completely
wiped up as soon as possible.
The IMA system indicator may come on.
If a crash occurs Be careful of electric shock hazard.
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If a crash severely damaged your vehicle, there is a possibility of electrica l shock. Do
not touch the IMA system components or its wiring (orange).
Avoid contact with IMA battery fluid.
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The battery fluid may leak as a result of a crash. Avoid any skin or eye contact with
the fluid. The battery fluid is corrosive. If you accidentally touched it, f lush your eyes
or skin with a large quantity of water for at least five minutes, and seek medica l
attention immediately.
Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.
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Attempting to extinguish an electrical fire with a small quantity of wate r can be
dangerous.
When the vehicle is disposed The IMA battery is a Nickel hydride battery. Honda collects and recycles use d IMA
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batteries – consult with your dealer for proper battery disposal in the eve nt your vehicle
is not repairable.
Safety Precautions
Do not cover the air intake.
If the air intake is obstructed during
vehicle operation, the IMA battery can
become too hot. To protect the battery,
the system may start limiting IMA battery
output power and cause the IMA system
and 12 volt battery charging system
indicators to come on.
IMA System Indicator
P. 7 3
12 Volt Battery Charging System
Indicator
P. 6 9
Air IntakeIMA Battery
IMA Power Cable
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Maintenance
Before Performing Maintenance Safety When Performing Maintenance
Safety When Performing Maintenance
Some of the most important safety precautions are given here. However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task.Maintenance Safety
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To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames
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away from the battery and all fuel related parts. To clean parts, use a commercially available degreaser or parts cleaner, not
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gasoline.Wear eye protection and protective clothing when working with the 12 volt
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battery or compressed air.Engine exhaust gasses contain carbon monoxide, which is poisonous and can kill
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you.
Only operate the engine if there is sufficient ventilation.
Vehicle Safety
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The vehicle must be in a stationary condition.
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Make sure your vehicle is parked on level ground, the parking brake is set,
and the engine is off.
Be aware that hot parts can burn you.
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Make sure to let the engine and exhaust system cool thoroughly before
touching vehicle parts.
Be aware that moving parts can injure you.
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Do not start the engine unless instructed, and keep your hands and limbs
away from moving parts.
Do not touch the IMA battery and wirings (orange).
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Safety When Performing Maintenance
WARNING
Improperly maintaining this vehicle or failing to correct a problem before driving can cause a crash in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations according to the schedules in this owner’s manual.
WARNING
Failure to properly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed. Always follow the procedures and precautions in this owner’s manual.
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