● When carrying out any work on the high-
voltage system and the high-voltage
battery, Volkswagen standards and
guidelines must be observed.
The indicator light on in the instrument cluster
display comes on → page 157.
● When leaving the vehicle, make sure that
the selector lever is in the P position.
● Keep the vehicle key in a safe place and at a
sufficient distance from the vehicle so that
the ignition cannot be switched on
accidentally, especially if the vehicle is
equipped with the Keyless Access system.
Never fill the fuel tank completely. In
certain circumstances
In the event of a high voltage battery failure,
the energy stored in the battery may not be
sufficient to reach the nearest petrol station.
● Gases escaping from the high voltage
battery may be toxic or flammable.
● Any damage to the vehicle or the high-
voltage battery may result in an immediate
or subsequent release of toxic gases. These
gases can also cause a fire. In the event of
damage, always open the windows to allow
the gases to escape from the vehicle. Do
not inhale the fumes.
If the outside temperature is very low and
the high-voltage battery is therefore very
cold,
The start-up of the combustion engine may be
affected by certain limitations or the range may
electric
be reduced when driving in
mode
● Never touch liquids or come into contact
with gases that may be released from the
high-voltage battery, especially if the
battery is damaged.
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● In the event of fire, leave the danger area
and call the fire brigade. Inform the fire
brigade that the vehicle is an electrically
propelled vehicle.
Seating position
Introduction to the topic
● Always inform the emergency services that
the vehicle is fitted with a high-voltage
lamp.
Number of places
The vehicle has 5 seats in total: 2 in the front
and 3 in the rear. All seats are equipped with
seat belts.
WARNING
WARNING
Sitting in the wrong position in the vehicle can
increase the risk of serious or fatal injuries in
the event of sudden braking and manoeuvring,
in the event of a collision or accident, and in
the event of the air bags being triggered.
In electric mode, the vehicle emits
considerably less noise than when running
with the combustion engine, whether
stationary or in motion. This means that other
road users, such as pedestrians and children,
can neither hear nor perceive it, or only with
difficulty, when driving in electric mode. This
can lead to accidents and injuries, e.g. in
residential areas, when manoeuvring or
reversing.
● Before setting off, all occupants must
always be seated in the correct position and
must remain in this position for the entire
journey. This also applies to the use of seat
belts.
● Transport a maximum of as many
persons as there are seats with seat
belts in the vehicle.
WARNING
Never leave the vehicle parked unattended
with the propulsion system switched on. The
vehicle could start to move if the accelerator
pedal is depressed, even though the
combustion engine is switched off. This can
lead to accidents and serious injury or death.
When the propulsion system is co
● When transporting children, always use a
child restraint system that is ho- mologated
and suitable for their weight and statu- → p.
76, Transporting children safely and → p.
67, Airbag system.
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