Fig. 141 Warning sign on high-voltage battery.
1
High voltages can cause serious injuries
or death. Never touch the battery termi-
nals with your fingers, tools, jewellery or
any metal objects.
2
The high-voltage battery contains dan-
gerous liquid and solid substances. Seri-
ous chemical burns and blindness can be
caused if it outgasses. Suitable eye pro-
tection and protective clothing should
always be worn when performing work
on the high-voltage battery to prevent
the battery fluid coming in contact with
skin and eyes. If skin or eyes come into
contact with battery fluid, rinse the af-
fected areas with clean flowing water
for at least 15 minutes and seek a doctor
immediately.
3
The high-voltage battery can burn. The
high-voltage battery must never be ex-
posed to fire, sparks or naked flames. Al-
ways handle the high-voltage battery
with care to avoid damage and fluid
leaks.
4
Always keep children away from the
high-voltage battery.
5
You will find further information and
warnings in the owner's manual and in
the workshop literature.
6
Incorrect handling of the high-voltage
battery can cause serious injuries or
death. Under no circumstances remove
the lid from the high-voltage battery nor
disassemble the high-voltage battery.
7
Incorrect handling of the high-voltage
battery can cause serious injuries or
death. Have maintenance work on the
high-voltage battery performed exclu-
sively by properly qualified and trained
specialist staff. Never make modifica-
tions to the high-voltage battery. The
opened high-voltage battery must not
come into contact with water or other
liquids. Liquids can cause short-circuits,
electric shocks and burns.
Care instructions for the
high-voltage battery
Introduction to the topic
Reliability and capacity of the high-voltage
battery
Lithium-ion batteries are subject to a physical
and chemical ageing and wear process during
their useful life. Correct handling of the high-
voltage battery makes a significant contribu-
tion to maintaining its reliable condition and
a high useful capacity and range in the long
term. It is therefore all the more important to
observe the following care instructions for
the high-voltage battery. These care instruc-
tions form the basis for long value retention
of the vehicle.
Please also observe the valid Volkswagen
warranty and guarantee terms for the high-
voltage battery.
Care instructions for the high-voltage battery
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