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Notes on plug-in hybrids
▌Notes on plug-in hybrid operation
& WARNING Risk of chemical burns and poi-
soning 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 fire and explosion from
excessive internal pressure of the high-
voltage battery
In the event of a vehicle fire, flammable gas
can escape and ignite.
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 service.
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The hybrid system combines a combustion engine
with an electric motor.
Characteristics when the vehicle is at a standstill:
The combustion engine is generally switched
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off.
Idle speed occurs only in certain instances.
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Characteristics when starting the vehicle:
If the high-voltage battery is sufficiently
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charged, the vehicle can be started with the
electric drive without the combustion engine
(noiseless start).
If the high-voltage battery for the electric drive
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is not sufficiently charged or the vehicle condi-
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tions for a silent start are not met, the vehicle
will start with the combustion engine.
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Depending on the system, it may be that even
though the high-voltage battery is charged,
electric mode has restricted or no availability.
When the combustion engine has run for long
enough and the ambient conditions permit,
electric mode will be available without restric-
tion once more.
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To start the combustion engine, the high-volt-
age battery can be used as a starter battery.
Characteristics with moderate power output
requests:
The combustion engine is switched off as
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often as possible during a journey.
Depending on the drive program selected and
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the state of charge of the high-voltage battery,
the vehicle can be accelerated electrically up
to a speed of approximately 140 km/h.
Characteristics with high power output requests:
The electric motor supports the combustion
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engine (boost effect), e.g. when pulling away
or accelerating.
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