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High-voltage battery
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Safety instructions
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High voltage warning lettering
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alid for: hybrid vehicles
Fig.55 W
arning lettering.
Fig.56 High-v
oltage battery warning
lettering.
Warning lettering on the vehicle
The f
ollowing parts of the vehicle can be
identified with the depicted warning lettering
›››Fig.55, ›››Fig.56:
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Covers and lids behind which live high-volt-
age components are located.
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All the high-voltage components, including
the high-voltage battery.
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Under the front bonnet.
The warning lettering ›››Fig.55
and indi-
cat
e high electrical voltage.
The components of the high voltage system
can become very hot and should not be
touched ›››Fig.55
.
›››Fig.56
High voltage can cause serious injury or
e
ven death. Never touch the battery poles
with bare fingers, tools, jewellery or other
metal objects.
The high-voltage battery contains hazard-
ous liquid and solid substances. Emitted
gases can cause severe burns and blind-
ness. Suitable eye protection and protec-
tive clothing must always be worn when
working on the high voltage battery to pre-
vent battery fluid coming into contact with
the skin and eyes. If the battery fluid comes
into contact with the skin or eyes, the af-
fected areas should be rinsed with clean
running water for at least 15 minutes, and
then a doctor should be consulted immedi-
ately.
The high-voltage battery may burn. The
high-voltage battery should never be ex-
posed to fire, sparks or naked flame. The
high voltage battery must always be han-
dled with care to avoid damage and fluid
leakages.
The high-voltage battery should always be
kept out of the reach of children.
You will find further information and warn-
ings in the usage instructions and workshop
documentation.
Incorrect handling of the high-voltage bat-
tery can cause serious injuries or death.
Never disassemble the high voltage battery
or remove its cover.
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