DANGER
The components of the high-voltage system are under high electrical voltage. Contact with live components of the high-voltage
system will result in burns, serious injuries or fatal electric shock.
● 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 ignition is switched off.
● Never touch high-voltage components or orange-coloured high-voltage cables. Damage to high-voltage components is not visible
in all cases.
● Never remove the orange-coloured high-voltage cables and never damage or modify these cables.
● Never disconnect the high-voltage cables from the high-voltage network.
● Never open or modify the cover of the high-voltage battery and never remove this cover.
● Never carry out repair and maintenance work on orange-coloured high-voltage cables or high-voltage components. Any work on
the high-voltage system must be carried out only by a suitably qualified workshop with corresponding approval for this work.
Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.
● Never carry out work with cutting, forming and sharp-edged tools or heat sources in the vicinity of high-voltage components and
high-voltage cables.
DANGER
Damage to the vehicle or high-voltage battery or a fire in the battery cells can cause toxic gases or fluids to leak out. High-voltage
components may be live in this case. There is a risk of serious injury, burns, or lethal electrical shock.
● Do not breathe in any gases that are emitted.
● Never touch any fluids that escape.
● Leave the vehicle quickly and with all vehicle occupants.
● Move away from the immediate vicinity of the vehicle.
● Observe all information on behaviour in the event of a fire risk (→ Charging operations).
NOTICE
The underbody or the high-voltage battery may be damaged after an accident or if the vehicle bottoms out.
● Have the vehicle checked by suitably qualified and trained personnel. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen
repairer.
The vehicle is no longer ready to drive if the high-voltage system has been switched off for safety reasons.
—Secure the vehicle and seek expert assistance if the system has been deactivated.
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