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Safety of the high-voltage system
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Safety of the high-voltage system
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Water in the footwell, for instance after a
rainstorm when the window was kept open.
Vehicle features and options
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The vehicle is in water up to the allowed
height.
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
General driving instructions, driving through
water, refer to page 276.
Additional information:
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Fluid escapes in the cargo area.
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Contact with ground
Working on the vehicle
Note the ground clearance to prevent damage
to the high-voltage system. If the vehicle floor
has come into contact with the ground, have
the vehicle checked by an authorized service
center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
General information
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that no changes be made to the vehicle, for
instance installation of retrofitting accessories,
that will have an effect on the vehicle’s high-
voltage system.
Additional information:
General driving instructions, ground clearance,
refer to page 276.
Safety information
Monitoring of the high-
voltage battery
Warning
Improperly performed work, in particular
maintenance and repair on the high-voltage
system, can lead to electric shock. There is a
risk of injury, fire and danger to life.
Principle
The temperature in the high-voltage battery is
monitored.
It is recommended that the work on the ve-
hicle, in particular maintenance and repair,
is performed by an authorized service center
or another qualified service center or repair
shop.
Any unusually high temperature in the high-
voltage battery is indicated.
Safety information
Warning
Contact with water
An unusually high temperature of the high-
voltage battery can cause a formation of gas
and smoke. There is a risk of injury or dan-
ger to life. In case of noticeable unusual odor
The high-voltage system is typically safe even
in the following example situations:
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