Mercedes-Benz EQA 2022, Owner'S Manual

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* NOTE Damage to the vehicle due to driv-
ing too fast and due to impacts to the
vehicle underbody or suspension compo-
nents
In the following situations, in particular, there
is a risk of damage to the vehicle:
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the vehicle becomes grounded, e.g. on a
high kerb or an unpaved road
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the vehicle is driven too fast over an obsta-
cle, e.g. a kerb, speed bump or pothole
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a heavy object strikes the underbody or
suspension components
In situations such as these, damage to the
body, underbody, suspension components,
wheels or tyres may not be visible. Compo-
nents damaged in this way can unexpectedly
fail or, in the case of an accident, may no lon-
ger absorb the resulting force as intended.
If the underbody panelling is damaged, flam-
mable materials such as leaves, grass or twigs
can collect between the underbody and the
underbody panelling. These materials may
ignite if they come into contact with hot parts
of the exhaust system.
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Have the vehicle checked and repaired
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
or
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If driving safety is impaired while con-
tinuing your journey, pull over and stop
the vehicle immediately, while paying
attention to road and traffic conditions,
and contact a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Plug-in hybrid
Hybrid vehicles have a combustion engine and at
least one electric motor. The energy supply for
operating the vehicle electrically is provided by
the high-voltage on-board electrical system.
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DANGER Risk of death and fire due to
modified and/or damaged components of
the high-voltage on-board electrical sys-
tem
The vehicle's high-voltage on-board electrical
system is under high voltage. If you modify
component parts in the vehicle's high-voltage
on-board electrical system or touch damaged
component parts, you may be electrocuted. In
addition, modified and/or damaged compo-
nents may cause a fire.
In the event of an accident or impact to the
vehicle underbody, components of the high-
voltage electrical system may be damaged
although the damage is not visible.
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Never make any modifications to the
high-voltage on-board electrical system.
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Do not switch on or use the vehicle if its
high-voltage on-board electrical system
components have been modified or dam-
aged.
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