components in the vehicle's high-voltage
electrical system or touch damaged com-
ponents, you may be electrocuted. The
components in the vehicle's high-voltage
electrical system may be damaged in an
accident, although the damage is not visi-
ble. There is a risk of fatal injury.
Do not touch any high-voltage components
after an accident and never modify the
vehicle's high-voltage electrical system.
Have the vehicle towed away after an acci-
dent and the vehicle's high-voltage elec-
trical system checked by a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
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WARNING
In the event of a vehicle fire, the internal
pressure of the high-voltage battery could
exceed a critical value. In this case, flam-
mable gas escapes through a vent valve in
the vehicle's underbody. The gas could
ignite. There is a risk of injury.
In cases of unusual smells developing,
smoke or burn marks, stop the charging
process immediately.
Leave the danger area immediately. Secure
the danger area at a suitable distance.
Contact a qualified specialist workshop.
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WARNING
If the housing of the high-voltage battery
has been damaged, electrolyte and gases
may leak out. These are poisonous and
caustic. There is a risk of injury.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or cloth-
ing. Immediately rinse electrolyte
splashes off with water and seek medical
attention straight away.
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DANGER
The vehicle's high-voltage electrical sys-
tem is under high voltage. If you carry out
work on high-voltage components, you
may suffer an electric shock. There is a risk
of fatal injury.
To avoid such risks, observe the following:
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do not tamper with high-voltage com-
ponents or the orange cables of the vehi-
cle's high-voltage electrical system
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never touch the high-voltage compo-
nents or the orange cables of the high-
voltage electrical system in a vehicle
which has been involved in an accident
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never touch any damaged components or
the damaged orange cables of the vehi-
cle's high-voltage electrical system
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do not remove the covers of the high-
voltage electrical system components
that are marked with a yellow warning
sticker
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do not insert any objects which conduct
electricity into the charging cable con-
nector or the charging cable socket
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DANGER
The vehicle's high-voltage electrical sys-
tem is under high voltage. If the charging
process is not performed properly, it could
cause a fire or an electric shock. There is a
risk of fatal injury.
Do not perform the charging process in the
following situations:
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at temperatures of over 50
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and below
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40
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in storms
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if the charging cable is damaged, rusted
or corroded
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if there is moisture on the charging cable
connector or charging cable socket, or
your hands are wet
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when cleaning the vehicle
To avoid hazardous situations, always han-
dle the charging cable correctly before and
after using it:
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before using the charging cable for the
first time, remove the adhesive tape which
holds the cable together
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unwind the charging cable fully before
every charging process
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