Safety Of The Hybrid System - BMW X5 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owner's Manual

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Safety of the hybrid system

Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Working on the hybrid
system
General information
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
that no changes be made to the vehicle, for i n‐
stance the retrofitting of accessories, that will
have an effect on the vehicle's hybrid system.
Safety information
DANGER
Improperly performed work, in particular main‐
tenance and repair on the high-voltage system,
can lead to electric shock. There is a risk of in‐
jury, fire and danger to life.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
that the work on the vehicle, in particular main‐
tenance and repair, be performed by a dealer's
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.
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Safety of the hybrid system
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Contact with water
The hybrid system is typically safe even in the
following example situations:
▷ Water in the floor area, for instance after a
rainstorm when the window was kept open.
▷ Vehicle is in water but only up to the allowed
height.
▷ Fluid escapes in the cargo area.
Automatic deactivation
If an accident occurs, the hybrid system is
switched off automatically to prevent risk of dan‐
ger to occupants and other road users.
Additional information:
What to do after an accident, refer to page 399.