Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operator's Manual page 47

If possible, move the vehicle out of the
X
danger zone: shift the transmission into posi-
tion N.
Release the electric parking brake.
X
Roll the vehicle to a safe place and park it
X
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.
Switch the ignition off.
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Depress the electric parking brake
( page 178).
Y
Secure the vehicle against rolling away
( page 380).
Y
To use the high-voltage switch-off device:
X
open the hood.
Press release clip : in the direction of the
X
arrow and pull it out.
Pull the high voltage switch-off device ;
X
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 can exceed a
critical value. In this case flammable gas
escapes through a ventilation valve on the
underbody. The gas can ignite. There is a risk
of injury.
Leave the danger zone 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 skin, eyes or clothing.
Immediately rinse electrolyte splashes off
with water and seek medical attention
straight away.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: charging the high-
voltage battery ( page 168).
Y
Engine compartment
Before opening the hood:
Apply the electric parking brake.
X
Shift the transmission to position P.
X
Switch the ignition off.
X
Remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X
or, in vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start-function
or KEYLESS‑GO
Remove the Start/Stop button from the igni-
X
tion lock.
Observe the warning notes on the risk of elec-
X
tric shock ( page 44).
Y
Observe the warning notices about the hood
X
( page 330).
Y
RBS driving safety system (Recupera-
tive Brake System)
The Recuperative Brake System supports you
when braking with an electronically-controlled
brake boost mode and enables the recovery of
kinetic energy (recuperation).
Further information about the Recuperative
Brake System ( page 225).
Y
Hybrid vehicles
Z
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