Driving And Parking 187; Driving - Mercedes-Benz EQS 2021 Owner's Manual

Driving

Notes on electric mode
& WARNING Risk of chemical burns and
poisoning from damaged high-voltage
battery
If the housing of the high-voltage battery has
been damaged, electrolyte and gases may
leak out.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or
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clothing.
Immediately rinse electrolyte splashes
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off with water and seek medical atten‐
tion straight away.
& DANGER Risk of explosion from exces‐
sive internal pressure of the high-voltage
battery
Flammable gas may escape and ignite in the
event of a vehicle fire.
Stop the charging process immediately
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in case of unusual odours, smoke or
burn marks.
Leave the danger zone immediately.
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Secure the danger zone at a sufficient
distance.
Call the fire brigade.
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Observe the following notes on vehicle noise
emissions and the acoustic vehicle warning sys‐
tem:
The vehicle is equipped with a purely electric
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drive system and develops considerably
lower vehicle noise emissions than vehicles
with a combustion engine.
It is for this reason that the vehicle is equip‐
ped with a sound generator, which serves as
an acoustic vehicle warning system (AVAS).
The sound generator generates speed-
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dependent vehicle noise emissions when
driving forward or backing up at a speed of
up to around 30 km/h.

Driving and parking 187

This helps other road users, particularly
pedestrians and cyclists, to hear your vehicle
better.
When driving at speeds above 20 km/h The
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vehicle acoustic warning system gradually
switches off.
Despite the sound generator, the vehicle still
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may not be heard by other road users. Adapt
your driving style accordingly.
The sound generator is off when the vehicle
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is stationary.
Manual disconnection of the high-voltage on-
board electrical system
& DANGER Risk of death and fire due to
modified and/or damaged components
of the high-voltage on-board electrical
system
The vehicle's high-voltage on-board electrical
system is under high voltage. If you modify
component parts in the vehicle's high-volt‐
age on-board electrical system or touch dam‐