Hybrid Battery System Precautions

PRECAUTIONS FOR INSPECTING HYBRID BATTERY SYSTEM

(a) Take safety precautions before inspection of high-voltage system, to to keep yourself safe from electrical shocks. Safety precautions are; wearing insulated gloves and removing service plug grip. When service plug grip is removed, put it in your pocket or away to prevent other technicians from from reconnecting it while you are busy in servicing of high-voltage. 

NOTICE:

When the power switch is turned ON (READY) after the service plug grip is removed, a malfunction could arise. So refrain from turning power switch ON (READY), unless advised by repair manual.

(b) Wait for at least 5 minutes after the service plug is disconnected, before touching any high-voltage connectors or terminals.

HINT:

For discharging high-voltage condenser inside the inverter, 5 minutes are at least necessary.

(c) Always wear protective goggles while checking inside the HV battery, as liquid leakage might occur.

(d) Before handling any of the orange-colored wires in high-voltage system, always wear insulated gloves, the power switch turned OFF, the negative terminal of auxiliary  battery be disconnected, 

(e) The power switch should be turned OFF first before carrying out a resistance check.

(f) The power switch should be turned OFF first before any connector is disconnected or reconnected.

(g) For installation of the service plug grip, it is necessary to flip and lock down the lever. The interlock switch is turned ON once the lever is locked down right in place. Always make sure to securely lock it. In case if you leave it unlocked, a DTC relating to interlock switch system is will be shown  be the vehicle sysem