Capacitor (i-ELOOP) Disposal Note
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- If the vehicle or parts are disposed of (scrapped) while the capacitor (i-ELOOP) is charged with electricity, it could cause the following accidents. Before disposing of the vehicle or parts, always discharge the capacitor (i-ELOOP) to prevent the following accidents from occurring: (See Capacitor (i-ELOOP) Compulsory Discharge .)
- Ignition generated by a shorted current may ignite flammable objects
- The wiring harness temperature increases by the shorted current while it is disconnected and cause severe burns and serious injury if the wiring harness is touched
- Touching the wiring harness while your body is wet with the wiring harness disconnected may result in electrical shock