Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Precaution For HV Battery
High voltage is extremely dangerous. If mishandled, serious burn injury or electric shock may occur, resulting in fire, personal death or severe injury.
When performing diagnosis or parts replacement that requires access to the inside of HV battery, be sure to observe the following.
- Clean the luggage compartment using air to eliminate dust, dirt, foreign matter, etc.
- Wear clean work clothes and protective equipment. Always clean using air.
- To prevent foreign objects from entering inside, cover the top surface of openings with clean insulated sheets.
- Visually check that no foreign objects enter or adhere to the inside of HV battery and service parts before performing work and assembly.
- Be sure to collect the HV batteries that are no longer needed due to replacement or other reasons, according to the instructions described on the warning label, through the route specified by the manufacturer.CAUTION:
- If HV battery is not properly processed and disposed of or left unprocessed, it could cause electrical shock accidents. Be sure to collect the HV batteries through the route specified by the manufacturer.
- Do not leave the removed HV batteries in a place where water may splash, because generated heat may cause fire.
- Copy this graphic and place in the vicinity of HV battery before performing discharging operation for the collected HV battery. Ref. to HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE>HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY>DISCHARGING .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.