In the Scheduled Maintenance Guide, inside front cover, it says, "If a vehicle fire occurs, extinguish it with a Class D powder-type fire extinguisher."

My old Boy Scout "Be Prepared" gene kicked in, and I resolved to get a portable extinguisher like I've seen at AutoZone.

Class D is for metal fires. Certain metals (lithium, titanium...) can catch fire. A regular fire extinguisher will not put out that type of fire.

Then I found out that there's NO SUCH THING as a Class D auto fire extinguisher.

I called Toyota Corporate, they said to talk to my dealer. I called my dealer, they said to talk to CarQuest! I called CarQuest, they said no deal, talk to Kidde (who makes their auto-size A-B-C extinguisher).

Kidde listened to my story and couldn't believe it. They carry a $350, 30 lb Class D extinguisher for machine shops. They figured Toyota spec'd a Class D because there must be combustable metals in the hybrid battery. But if a fire broke out in the Camry like 99.9% of all auto fires, it would be an electrical short that ignites gasoline, oil, or interior materials - a Class D extinguisher would be useless.

Can anybody shed some sense on the subject? (To the tune of "This Wheel's on Fire")