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Safety of the high-voltage system
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Safety of the high-voltage system
Safety information
Safety of the high-voltage
system
Warning
An unusually high temperature of the high-volt‐
Working on the vehicle
age battery can cause a formation of gas and
smoke. There is an injury hazard or danger to
life. In case of noticeable unusual odor or
smoke formation, refer to the notes for actions
in the event of a message.
DANGER
Improperly performed work, in particular main‐
tenance and repair on the high-voltage system
and the carbon body as well as accessories ret‐
rofits, can lead to electric shock. There is a risk
of injury, fire and danger to life. Have work on
the vehicle, in particular maintenance and re‐
pair, performed by an authorized BMW i deal‐
er’s service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop.
High temperature message
While driving:
A Check Control message is displayed.
During and shortly after the charging process:
Depending on the national-market version: the
vehicle sounds the horn and, if applicable, the
vehicle lighting is blinking.
Contact with water
The high-voltage system is typically safe even in
the following example situations:
Actions in the event of a message
While driving:
▷ Water in the floor area, for instance after a
rainstorm when the window was kept open.
1. Stop immediately.
▷ Vehicle is in water but only up to the allowed
height.
2. Park the vehicle in a safe place.
3. Exit the vehicle.
▷ Fluid escapes in the cargo area.
Monitoring of the high-voltage battery
Principle
4. Establish and keep a sufficient distance to
the vehicle.
5. Alert emergency personnel.
During and shortly after the charging process:
1. If necessary, exit the vehicle.
The temperature in the high-voltage battery is
monitored.
2. Establish and keep a sufficient distance to
the vehicle.
An unusually high temperature in the high-volt‐
age battery is indicated.
3. Alert emergency personnel.
Automatic deactivation
If an accident occurs, the high-voltage system is
switched off automatically to prevent risk of dan‐
ger to occupants and other traffic.
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Safety of the high-voltage system
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Read the information on What to do after an ac‐
cident, refer to page 253.
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