24 Correct and safe › 12 volt vehicle battery
Store cloths soiled by brake fluids in a well-ventilated place un-
til disposal. Cloths with residues of engine oil can ignite and
cause a fire.
plies when the electric drive is switched off and the ignition is
switched off.
The components of the high-voltage system, e.g. the high-
voltage cables and the high-voltage battery, neither catch on
nor touch with the help of objects.
Do not carry out any work on the high-voltage system or the
high-voltage battery.
Work on the high-voltage system and the systems influenced
by it may only be carried out by qualified service technicians.
Do not open or repair the components of the high-voltage sys-
tem.
Do not replace, remove or disconnect the orange high-voltage
cables.
Do not open, replace, or remove the cover of the high-voltage
battery.
Damage to the vehicle or the high-voltage battery can result in
the escape of toxic and flammable gases. Open the windows
to ensure that any gases are vented and exit the vehicle.
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12 volt vehicle battery
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Handling the 12-volt vehicle battery
The battery acid of the 12-volt vehicle battery is very caustic.
Improper handling of the 12 volt vehicle battery can cause an ex-
plosion, fire, chemical burns or poisoning!
When handling the 12-volt vehicle battery, eye and skin pro-
tection must be worn.
Do not tilt the 12-volt vehicle battery, as it may leak battery
acid.
If battery acid comes into contact with skin, wash the affected
areas with water for a few minutes. Seek medical assistance
without delay.
Do not charge a frozen or thawed 12-volt vehicle battery. Re-
place a frozen 12-volt vehicle battery.
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Avoid contact with liquids and gases coming from the high-
voltage battery.
In the event of fire, leave the vehicle and stay at a safe dis-
tance. Inform rescuers about the fact that it is a vehicle with a
high-voltage battery.» page 31, After an accident.
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Do not use a damaged 12-volt vehicle battery.
Short circuit! The battery poles of the 12-volt vehicle battery
are not connected.
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WARNING
Risk of an accident!
Notes on the high-voltage system
A vehicle with an electric drive generates low operating noise
when driving. It may not be noticed by other road users.
DANGER
Improper handling of the high-voltage system and battery can
result in burns, injuries or fatal electric shock.
It must always be assumed that the high-voltage battery is
charged and that the high-voltage system is live. This also ap-
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