972. Fuel cell vehicle
2
Fuel cell system
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Hydrogen Gas Characteristics
●Hydrogen gas ignites more easily than gasoline. However, it is lighter than
air and disperses quickly. So even if hydrogen were to leak from the system,
it would quickly dilute until it is no longer flammable.
● As with gasoline and natural gas, hydrogen gas is not dangerous if it is han-
dled properly. Thoroughly read and understand the characteristi cs shown in
the table below.
Hydrogen gas
LPG
(Liquid Petroleum Gas)
Gasoline
Normal stateGaseous
(Lighter than air)Gaseous
(Heavier than air)
Volatile liquid
(evaporates
easily)
(Heavier than air)
Ease of
ignitionEasier than
gasolineAt the same level
as gasoline—
Ease of
accumulation
• Disperses
upward and is
diluted to safe
concentrations
in open air
• Does not adhere to
clothing
• Spreads on the
ground or floor
• Does not adhere to
clothing• Spreads on theground or floor
• Adheres to clothing
Detectability
•Due to itscolorless and
odorless state,
difficult to detect
by sight or smell
• Vehicle
hydrogen
detectors will
display a
warning on the
multi-
information
display
• Detectable by odor and gas
leaking noise• Detectable bycolor and odor
1012. Fuel cell vehicle
2
Fuel cell system
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WARNING
■Traction battery
● Never resell, transfer, or modify the traction battery. To prev ent accidents,
traction batteries that have been removed from disposed vehicle are col-
lected through Toyota dealers. Do not dispose of the traction battery your-
self.
If the traction battery is not properly collected, the following may occur,
resulting in death or serious injury:
• The traction battery may be illegally disposed or dumped, and it is haz-
ardous to the environment. Additionally, someone may touch a high-volt-
age part, resulting in an electric shock.
• The traction battery is intended to be used exclusively with your fuel cell vehicle. If the traction battery is used outside of your vehicl e or modified
in any way, accidents, such as electric shock, heat generation, smoke
generation, ignition, explosion and electrolyte leakage may occ ur.
In particular, reselling or transferring the traction battery exposes the
receiving party to risks of accidents as they may not be aware of these
dangers. Make sure to inform them of the contents of this Owner ’s Man-
ual.
● If your vehicle is disposed without the traction battery having been
removed, there is a danger of serious electric shock in case hi gh-voltage
parts, cables, or their connectors are touched. When disposing of your
vehicle, the traction battery must be disposed by your Toyota d ealer, or a
qualified service shop. If the traction battery is not disposed of properly, it
may cause electric shock that can result in death or serious in jury.
NOTICE
■Traction battery air intake vent
● If the traction battery output decreases due to the entry of dust or debris,
foreign material, a warning message is shown on the multi-infor mation dis-
play. Have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.
● Do not place objects where the air intake vent will be obstruct ed. This may
lead to a reduction in traction battery power output and damage .
● Clean the air intake vent regularly to prevent clogging.
● Do not allow water or objects to enter the air intake vent, as this may dam-
age the traction battery.
■ Traction Battery
Do not spill a large amount of water near the traction battery in the vehicle.
If water spills onto the traction battery, have the vehicle ins pected at your
Toyota dealer.
1885-2. Driving procedures
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Modes can be changed by pressing the power switch with brake pedal
released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)
Off
The emergency flashers can be
used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
“Accessory” will be displayed on
the main display.
ON mode
All electrical components can be
used.
“Ignition On” will be displayed on
the main display.
■ Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minut es or ON
mode (the fuel cell system is not operating) for more than an h our with the
shift position in P, the power switch will automatically turn o ff. However, this
function cannot entirely prevent 12-volt battery discharge. Do not leave the
vehicle with the power switch in ACCESSORY or ON mode for long periods
of time when the fuel cell system is not operating.
■ Sounds and vibrations speci fic to a fuel cell vehicle
P. 88
■ Electronic key battery depletion
P. 130
Changing power switch modes
