Mercedes-Benz EQC Owner's Manual page 162

The component parts in the vehicle's high-
voltage on-board electrical system may be
damaged in an accident, although the dam‐
age is not visible.
Never carry out changes on the high-
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voltage on-board electrical system.
Never touch component parts in the
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high-voltage on-board electrical system.
After an accident, do not touch any
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high-voltage components.
After an accident, have the vehicle
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transported away.
Have the high-voltage on-board electri‐
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cal system checked at a qualified spe‐
cialist workshop.
Requirements:
The 6 restraint system warning lamp
R
lights up in the instrument cluster, e.g. after
an accident.
The vehicle is badly damaged, e.g. after an
R
accident, and the restraint system compo‐
nents have not been triggered.
Operating the high-voltage disconnect
device
Only disconnect the drive system manually in
the above-mentioned situations.
Switch off the ignition.
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Shift the transmission to position j.
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Apply the electric parking brake.
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Secure the vehicle against rolling away.
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Open the bonnet.
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Driving and parking 159
1 High-voltage disconnect device label on the
engine compartment cover
Using both hands, reach into the recesses of
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the engine compartment cover.
Lift the engine compartment cover and pull it
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out of the engine compartment in the direc‐
tion of the arrow.
Place the engine compartment cover to one
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side.