Caution / Notice / Hint
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Lexus TX 550h+ and 2024 Lexus TX 500h. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- When disposing of an HV supply battery assembly, make sure to return it through an authorized collection agent who is capable of handling it safely. If the HV supply battery assembly is returned via the manufacturer specified route, it will be returned properly and in a safe manner by an authorized collection agent.
- Before returning the HV supply battery assembly, make sure to perform a pre-return inspection.
- Accidents such as electric shock may result if an HV supply stack sub-assembly is discharged improperly and disposed or abandoned.
Therefore, make sure to return all HV batteries through an authorized collection agent.
- To reduce the risk of fire, HV supply battery assembly must not be stored in an area where they will be exposed to fire or high temperatures.
- If the temperature of the HV supply battery assembly is high, leave it to cool down.
HINT:
In order to return the HV supply battery assembly in a safe manner, it may be necessary to discharge it. The following pre-return inspection procedure can be used to determine whether or not it is necessary to discharge the HV supply battery assembly the method that may be required.