Hybrid System

Be very careful of high voltage areas. In addition, do not disassemble, modify, or remove any high voltage parts.

The following areas contain high voltage parts and may cause electrical shock if touched.

1. Electric compressor

2. Power Control Unit

3. Front motor

4. High voltage cable

5. Service plug

6. High voltage battery

7. Rear motor

8. Warning label example

Be very careful of high temperature areas.

The hybrid system and the engine become hot when they operate. Follow the instructions on the label attached to the vehicle and always pay attention to high voltage areas and high temperature areas.

Do not touch the service plug.

A service plug is installed in the high voltage battery. This service plug is used at an Authorized Mazda Dealer when repairing vehicles in order to cut off the high voltage of the high voltage battery. Do not touch the service plug. If you handle the service plug mistakenly, it could lead to an electrical shock causing serious injury or death.

1. Service plug

To ensure safe and correct handling of the high voltage battery, always heed the following precautions.

• Do not remove the high voltage battery.

• Do not resell, transfer, or modify the high voltage battery.

• Do not make secondary use of the high voltage battery.

If the high voltage battery is not handled properly, the following may occur which could lead to serious injury or death.

• Touching an unattended high voltage battery may cause an electric shock.

• If the high voltage battery is used on a vehicle other than the one it came equipped on (including modified vehicles), accidents such as electric shock, heat generation, smoking, combustion, and explosions, or an electrolyte leakage may occur.

Do not continue to drive the vehicle.

To prevent further accidents, stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the selector lever to the P position, and then apply the parking brake to stop the hybrid system.

Never touch electrical wiring that may be protruding into or outside of the cabin.

Otherwise, it could result in electrical shock and serious injury.

Never touch any area where electrolyte is visible or electrolyte is leaking from the area.

If electrolyte from the high voltage battery gets in the eyes or on the skin, it could cause loss of vision or skin reactions. If electrolyte comes into contact with the eyes, do not rub them, and after flushing with water for 15 minutes or longer, seek medical attention immediately. In addition, if electrolyte comes into contact with the skin, wash the areas with soap and water thoroughly. If you feel any abnormality in your body, seek medical attention immediately.

Never approach objects that are on fire or extremely hot.

Electrolyte in the high voltage battery may cause a fire. If the vehicle catches fire, extinguish the fire using a fire extinguisher (type ABC, BC, or C). Only extinguish a fire with water when a large amount of water is available such as from a fire hydrant. Using a small amount of water may cause the fire to spread.

Do not tow the vehicle with the drive wheels grounded.

Otherwise, the motor generates electricity which may cause a fire depending on the condition of the damage. When towing the vehicle, tow it with all 4 wheels off the ground.

Do not start the hybrid system if there is liquid leaking from the vehicle (other than air conditioner water).

If liquid leakage (other than air conditioner water) is found on the road surface under the vehicle, the fuel system may be damaged. Starting the hybrid system in this condition, may cause a fire. Do not start the hybrid system and contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Appropriate disposal of the high voltage battery.

If the high voltage battery is not collected and disposed of appropriately, such as by leaving it unattended or illegally abandoning it, some other person may touch it which could cause electrocution leading to serious injury.