802-1. Electric vehicle system
Owners Manual_USA_M42C01_en
When a certain level of impact is
detected by the impact sensors,
the emergency shut off system turns off the EV system and
blocks the high voltage current.
If the emergency shut off system
activates, your vehicle will not
restart. To restart the EV sys-
tem, contact your Toyota dealer.
A message is automatically dis-
played when a malfunction
occurs in the EV system or an
improper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown
on the multi-information display,
read the message and follow the
instructions. (
P.140, 522)
■If a warning light comes on, a
warning message is displayed,
or the 12-volt battery is discon-
nected
The EV system may not start.
In that case, try to start the system
again. If the “READY” indicator does
not come on, contact your Toyota
dealer.
■When the traction battery is
completely discharged
When the EV system cannot be
started due to the traction battery
being completely discharged, restart
the system after AC charging or DC
charging. When charging, it is rec-
WARNING
■Caution while driving
●Pay special attention to the area
around the vehicle. Because
there is no engine noise, pedes-
trians, people riding bicycles or
other people and vehicles in the
area may not be aware of the
vehicle starting off or approach-
ing them, so take extra care
while driving. Therefore, take
extra care while driving even if
the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting
System is active.
●If the vehicle under floor area
receives strong shock or impact
while driving, stop the vehicle in
a safe place and check around
the bottom of the vehicle. If
there is damage to the traction
battery or liquid leakage, it may
lead to a vehicle fire, etc. Do not
touch the vehicle and immedi-
ately contact your Toyota dealer.
Even if no damage can be seen
under the floor, the traction bat-
tery may be damaged. If the
vehicle received an impact
under the floor, have the traction
battery inspected at a Toyota
dealer.
■Modifications
Do not make modifications that
lower the height of the vehicle.
The traction battery in the under
floor area may come into contact
with the ground when the height
of vehicle is lowered. If the trac-
tion battery is damaged, a vehicle
fire may occur, possibly resulting
in death or serious injury.
Emergency shut off sys-
tem
Warning message
