Safety precautions – Acura 2014 ILX Hybrid - Owner's Manual User Manual
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To Keep the IMA Battery in Good Condition
Drive your vehicle at least once a month, and drive for more than 30 minutes at a time. Parking your vehicle for an
extended period can cause the IMA battery to weaken or decrease the IMA battery life.
Safety Precautions
Do not cover the air intake.
Air Intake
If the air intake is obstructed during
vehicle operation, the IMA battery can
become too hot. To protect the battery,
the system may start limiting IMA battery
output power and cause the Acura hybrid
system and 12 volt battery charging system
indicators to come on.
IMA System Indicator
12 Volt Battery Charging
System Indicator
Do not touch the Acura hybrid system
A high voltage current runs through the Acura hybrid system. Consult your authorized
dealer when maintenance or repair is needed.
IMA Battery
Electric Power Cable
If a crash occurs
● Be careful of electric shock hazard.
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If a crash severely damaged your vehicle, there is a possibility of electrical shock. Do
not touch the Acura hybrid system components or their wiring (orange).
● Avoid contact with IMA battery fluid.
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The battery fluid may leak as a result of a severe crash. Avoid any skin or eye
contact with the fluid. The battery fluid is corrosive. If you accidentally touch it,
flush the affected area(s) with a large quantity of water for at least five minutes,
and medical attention immediately.
● Use a fire extinguisher for an electrical fire.
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Attempting to extinguish an electrical fire with a small quantity of water can be
dangerous.
When the vehicle is disposed
● The IMA battery is a Lithium ion battery. Acura collects and recycles used IMA batteries
– consult with your dealer for proper battery disposal in the event your vehicle is not
repairable.
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