Operation Manual

Danger of electric shock
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DANGER
The vehicle's high voltage electrical system is
under high voltage. If you modify components
in the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system
or touch damaged components, you may be
electrocuted. The components in the vehi-
cle's high-voltage electrical system may be
damaged in an accident, although the damage
is not visible. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Following an accident, do not touch any high-
voltage components and never modify the
vehicle's high-voltage electrical system. Have
the vehicle towed away after an accident and
the vehicle's high-voltage electrical system
checked by a qualified specialist workshop.
All of the vehicle's high-voltage electrical sys-
tem components are marked with yellow
warning stickers which warn you about high
voltages. The cables of the vehicle's high-
voltage electrical system are orange.
When towing a vehicle after an accident, be
sure to observe the following sections:
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Transporting the vehicle (Y page 295)
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Towing the vehicle with the front axle raised
(Y page 295)
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Towing a vehicle with both axles on the
ground (Y page 294)
Read the important safety instructions on
towing away (Y page 292).
The ignition must be switched off when car-
rying out general tasks, such as changing
bulbs or checking the coolant level.
Automatic switching off of the vehicle's
high-voltage electrical system
If the restraint systems are activated during
an accident, the vehicle's high-voltage elec-
trical system is automatically deactivated.
This is to ensure that you do not come into
contact with high voltage.
Automatic protection from switching
on of the vehicle's high-voltage electri-
cal system
The vehicle's high-voltage electrical system is
not activated when the vehicle is started if:
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a serious electrical insulation malfunction
is detected in the vehicle's high-voltage
electrical system.
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an electrical connection in the vehicle's
high-voltage electrical system is discon-
nected.
Automatic switching off of the charging
process
The charging process is deactivated automat-
ically if:
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the high-voltage battery is fully charged
The charging process is interrupted automat-
ically if:
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a serious electrical insulation malfunction
is detected in the vehicle's high-voltage
electrical system.
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an electrical connection in the vehicle's
high-voltage electrical system is discon-
nected.
High-voltage switch-off device
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The high-voltage system must only be
switched off at vehicle standstill by spe-
cially trained service engineers. Otherwise
the high-voltage system may be damaged.
Introduction
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