Volkswagen ID.4, Owner'S Manual

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Damage to the vehicle or to the high-
voltage battery could lead to a leak of
toxic gases or fluids, either immediately
or at a later time. These emitted gases
could also potentially cause a fire. Do
not inhale these gases.
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Never touch the fluids that leak from the
high-voltage battery.
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In the event of a fire, move away from
the hazard area and call the fire service.
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Always inform any attending fire and
emergency services that the vehicle is
fitted with a high-voltage battery.
WARNING
Unqualified work on the high-voltage sys-
tem and on high-voltage components can
lead to malfunctions, accidents and inju-
ries.
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Any work on the high-voltage system
must be carried out only by authorised
qualified workshops with corresponding
approval for this work.
NOTICE
After an accident, or after the underside of
the vehicle has struck an obstacle, the high-
voltage battery must be checked by appropri-
ately qualified and trained experts.
Warning signs for the high-
voltage system
Please refer to , and at the start
of the chapter on page 273.
Where can warning signs be located?
The following components may be marked
with the illustrated warning signs → Fig. 138 ,
→ Fig. 139 , → Fig. 140 and → Fig. 141 :
— Covers and caps over high-voltage compo-
nents.
— All high-voltage components including the
high-voltage battery.
— Under the bonnet.
Warning signs
Fig. 138 Warning sign.
Fig. 139 Warning sign.
The warning signs → Fig. 138 and → Fig. 139
indicate the presence of high voltage.
Fig. 140 Warning sign.
Parts of the high-voltage system can become
very hot and must not be touched → Fig. 140 .
274 High-voltage battery