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To: freemike

Hybrid vehicles have very high voltage, up to 500v. Careless handling can cause electrocution. Use insulated gloves, tools, and do not wear any metal objects. The same precautions a power-lineman would take. Do not touch any orange high voltage cables. Do not leave key in vehicle, and if it has a smart key, keep it at least 15 feet from vehicle. Do not push vehicle, it could start up and take off. This applies to Toyota’s hybrids but most are somewhat similar. Some differences are Toyota’s hybrids gas engines start up and shut down constantly but Honda’s hybrid gas engine runs full time.


7 posted on 10/31/2007 8:49:07 PM PDT by ftk1t
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To: ftk1t

http://www.squidoo.com/hybridcarhazards/

A link with some info.


8 posted on 10/31/2007 9:18:30 PM PDT by Eye of Unk
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