To understand odd warnings on a hybrid after the 12-volt battery weakens, compare it under normal, safe conditions: cold versus warm, idle versus steady speed, and light versus higher load. Record warning messages and whether they began after a low-voltage event. Change one condition at a time so the result stays useful.
Do not create a risky test just to reproduce it. Check the owner’s manual for the 12-volt battery procedure; hybrid high-voltage parts are separate.
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