Vehicle Fire - Mercedes-Benz 2016 S-Class Operator's Manual

Deactivate the hybrid system manually if:
the 6 restraint system warning lamp in the
R
instrument cluster lights up after an accident
the vehicle is badly damaged, e.g. after an
R
accident, and the restraint system compo-
nents were not activated
the vehicle is badly damaged and has to be
R
towed or transported
If possible, move the vehicle out of the
X
danger zone: shift the automatic transmis-
sion into position 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.
i
The vehicle is locked automatically when
the ignition is switched on and the wheels are
turning. 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 automatic transmission to park posi-
X
tion P ( page 170).
Y
Depress the electric parking brake
( page 190).
Y
Secure the vehicle against rolling away
( page 406).
Y
To use the high-voltage switch-off device:
X
open the trunk lid.
Lift the trunk floor upwards (
X
Remove the right-hand paneling in the trunk.
X
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
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
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.
!
standing idle for lengthy periods can damage
the high-voltage battery.
page 329).
Y
Hybrid vehicles: if the vehicle is idle for
lengthy periods, run it for a few minutes once
every six weeks to charge up the high-voltage
battery. During the charging process, switch
off all electrical consumers, e.g. the auto-
matic climate control or the seat heating.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: make sure that
the high-voltage battery is connected to a
charging station during long periods when the
vehicle is standing idle.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: charging the high-
voltage battery (
Engine compartment
Before opening the hood:
Apply the electric parking brake.
X
Shift the automatic transmission to park posi-
X
tion P.
Switch the ignition off.
X
Hybrid vehicles
WARNING
WARNING
Exhaustive discharge caused by the vehicle
page 180).
Y
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Z