If possible, move the vehicle out of the
X
danger zone: shift the automatic transmis-
sion to position i.
Release the electric parking brake.
X
Roll the vehicle to a safe place and park it
X
safely.
Get assistance from others if necessary.
The vehicle is locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels are turn-
ing. 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 j.
Apply the electric parking brake.
Secure the vehicle against rolling away (see
the vehicle Operator's Manual).
To use the high-voltage switch-off device:
X
open the tailgate.
Lift the cargo compartment floor upwards
X
(see the vehicle Operator's Manual).
Pull off the right-hand paneling in the cargo
X
compartment.
Press release clip : in the direction of the
X
arrow and pull it out.
Pull high-voltage switch-off device ; apart
X
until it engages.
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
WARNING
In the event of a vehicle fire, the internal pres-
sure of the high-voltage battery can exceed a
Hybrid drive system
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
WARNING
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.
!
Exhaustive discharge caused by the vehicle
standing idle for lengthy periods can damage
the high-voltage battery. If the vehicle is idle
for lengthy periods leave the high-voltage bat-
tery connected to a charging station.
Charging the high-voltage battery (
Engine compartment
Before opening the hood:
Apply the electric parking brake.
X
Shift the transmission to position j.
X
Switch the ignition off.
X
Observe the warning notes on the risk of elec-
X
tric shock (
page 10).
Y
Observe the warning notes about the hood
X
(see the vehicle Operator's Manual).
RBS driving safety system (Recupera-
tive Brake System)
The Recuperative Brake System supports you
when braking with an electronically-controlled
brake boost mode and enables the recovery of
kinetic energy (recuperation).
Further information about the Recuperative
Braking System (
page 20).
Y
11
page 29).
Y
Z