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The high-voltage battery contains dangerous liquid and solid substances. Serious chemical
burns and blindness can be caused if it outgasses. Suitable eye protection 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 affected areas with clean flowing water for at least 15 minutes and seek
a doctor immediately.
The high-voltage battery can burn. The high-voltage battery must never be exposed to fire,
sparks or naked flames. Always handle the high-voltage battery with care to avoid damage and
fluid leaks.
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Always keep children away from the high-voltage battery.
You will find further information and warnings in the owner's manual and in the workshop
literature.
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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.
Incorrect handling of the high-voltage battery can cause serious injuries or death. Have
maintenance work on the high-voltage battery performed exclusively by properly qualified and
trained specialist staff . Never make modifications 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.
DANGER
The vehicle's high-voltage network and the high-voltage battery are dangerous and can cause
burns or other injuries and even lead to a fatal electric shock.
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You should always assume that the high-voltage battery is fully charged and that all high-
voltage components are live. This can also be the case when the electric drive is switched off
and the ignition is switched off.
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Never touch high-voltage cables, the high-voltage battery or the poles of the high-voltage
battery, and never touch these with jewellery or other metal objects, in particular if the high-
voltage cable, high-voltage battery or high-voltage battery poles are damaged.
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Never attempt to carry out any work on the high-voltage network, the high-voltage cables or
the high-voltage battery.
Never open, maintain or repair components or parts of the high-voltage network, and never
disconnect them from the network.
Never damage, change or remove the orange-coloured high-voltage cables or disconnect them
from the high-voltage network.
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Never open, modify or remove the cover of the high-voltage battery.
Any work on the high-voltage system, or on systems which could be indirectly affected by it,
must only be carried out by properly trained and qualified expert personnel.
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Work in the vicinity of high-voltage components and high-voltage cables with machining,
shaping and sharp-edged tools or heat sources, for example, welding, soldering, hot air or
thermal adhesives, may only be performed after the vehicle has been de-energised. Only
properly qualified and trained specialist staff may de-energise the vehicle.
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The Volkswagen standards and guidelines must be adhered to when carrying out any work on
the high-voltage system or the high-voltage battery.
Store the vehicle key in a safe place far enough away from the vehicle to prevent any risk of the
ignition being switched on accidentally.
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Any gases emitted by or escaping from the high-voltage battery may be toxic or flammable.
Damage to the vehicle or to the high-voltage battery could lead to a leak of toxic gases, either
immediately or at a later time. These emitted gases could also potentially cause a fire. If
damage has been incurred, it is vital to then open the vehicle windows to allow any emitted
gases to disperse. Do not inhale these gases.
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Never touch any liquids or expose yourself to any gases leaking from the high-voltage battery,
especially if the battery has been damaged.
In the event of a fire, move away from the hazard area and call the fire service. Inform the fire
service that the vehicle in question has an electric drive.
Remember to inform any attending emergency services that the vehicle is fitted with a high-
voltage battery.
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