Deactivate the hybrid system manually if:
R
the
6
restraint system warning lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up after an accident
R
the vehicle is badly damaged, e.g. after an
accident, and the restraint system compo-
nents were not activated
R
the vehicle is badly damaged and has to be
towed or transported
X
If possible, move the vehicle out of the
danger zone: shift the automatic transmis-
sion into position N.
X
Release the electric parking brake.
X
Roll the vehicle to a safe place and park it
safely.
Get assistance from others if necessary.
The vehicle is locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels are turn-
ing. There is therefore a risk of being locked out
if the vehicle is being pushed or tested on a
dynamometer.
X
Switch the ignition off.
X
Shift the automatic transmission to park posi-
tion P.
Apply the electric parking brake
(
Y
page 192).
Secure the vehicle against rolling away
(
Y
page 414).
X
To use the high-voltage switch-off device:
open the tailgate.
X
Lift the luggage compartment floor upwards
(
Y
page 359).
X
Pull off the right-hand trim in the luggage
compartment.
X
Press release clip
:
in the direction of the
arrow and pull it out.
X
Pull high voltage switch-off device
;
apart
until it engages in the stop position.
If the hybrid drive system has been deactivated
due to reasons mentioned above, have it
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
before reactivation.
High-voltage battery
G
WARNING
In the event of a vehicle fire, the internal pres-
sure of the high-voltage battery could exceed
a critical value. In this case, flammable gas
escapes through a vent valve in the vehicle's
underbody. The gas can ignite. There is a risk
of injury.
Leave the danger area immediately. Secure
the danger area at a suitable distance, whilst
observing legal requirements.
G
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 clothing.
Immediately rinse electrolyte splashes off
with water and seek medical attention
straight away.
!
Exhaustive discharge caused by the vehicle
standing idle for lengthy periods can damage
the high-voltage battery. If the vehicle is idle
for lengthy periods leave the high-voltage bat-
tery connected to a charging station.
Charging the high-voltage battery (
Y
page 182).
Engine compartment
Before opening the bonnet:
X
Apply the electric parking brake.
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Switch the ignition off.
X
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function
or KEYLESS
‑
GO:
X
Remove the Start/Stop button from the igni-
tion lock.
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