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AT A GLANCE
Safety of the hybrid system
Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected
options or country versions. This also applies to
safety-related functions and systems. When us‐
ing these functions and systems, the applicable
laws and regulations must be observed.
Working on the hybrid
system
General information
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
that no changes be made to the vehicle, for i n‐
stance the retrofitting of accessories, that will
have an effect on the vehicle's hybrid system.
Safety information
DANGER
Improperly executed work, in particular mainte‐
nance and repair on the high-voltage system,
can lead to electric shock. There is a risk of in‐
jury, fire and danger to life.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
that the work on the vehicle, in particular main‐
tenance and repair, be performed by a dealer's
service center or another qualified service cen‐
ter or repair shop.
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Contact with water
The hybrid system is typically safe even in the
following example situations:
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Water in the footwell, for instance after a rain‐
storm when sunroof was kept open.
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Vehicle is in water but only up to the allowed
height.
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Fluid escapes in the cargo area.
Automatic deactivation
If an accident occurs, the hybrid system is
switched off automatically to prevent risk of dan‐
ger to occupants and other road users.
Read the information on What to do after an ac‐
cident, refer to page 360.
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