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Safety of the high-voltage system
Vehicle equipment and
options
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems and functions that are available
now and will be available in the future, even if
they are not available in the owned vehicle.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 7.
Working on the vehicle
General information
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
that no changes be made to the vehicle, for in-
stance installation of retrofitting accessories,
that will have an effect on the vehicle's high-
voltage system.
Safety information
Warning
Improperly performed work, in particular
maintenance and repair on the high-voltage
system, can lead to electric shock. There is a
risk of injury, fire and danger to life.
Have work on the vehicle, in particular main-
tenance and repair, performed by an author-
ized BMW i dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Contact with water
The high-voltage system is typically safe even
in the following example situations:
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Water in the footwell, for instance after a
rainstorm when the window was kept open.
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The vehicle is in water up to the allowed
height.
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Fluid escapes in the cargo area.
Monitoring of the high-
voltage battery
Principle
The temperature in the high-voltage battery is
monitored.
An unusually high temperature in the high-
voltage battery is indicated.
Safety information
Warning
An unusually high temperature of the high-
voltage battery can cause a formation of gas
and smoke. There is a risk of injury or danger
to life. In case of noticeable unusual odor or
smoke formation, refer to the notes for ac-
tions in the event of a message.
High temperature message
While driving
A Check Control message is displayed.
During and shortly after the charging
process
Depending on the national-market version: the
vehicle sounds the horn and, if applicable, the
vehicle lighting is blinking.
NOTES
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