526 Breakdown assistance
tems and impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
You could lose control of the vehicle in the fol-
lowing situations in particular:
when braking
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in the event of abrupt steering manoeuvres
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and/or when the vehicle's speed is not
adapted to the road conditions
In the event of a short circuit or a similar
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incident, contact a qualified specialist
workshop immediately.
Do not drive on.
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Always have work on the battery carried
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out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Further information on ABS (
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Further information on ESP
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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE Environmental
damage due to improper disposal of bat-
teries
Batteries contain pollutants. It is illegal
to dispose of them with the household rub-
bish.
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mentally responsible manner. Take dis-
charged batteries to a qualified specialist
workshop or to a collection point for
used batteries.
Only have work on the 48 V battery carried out at
a qualified specialist workshop.
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Comply with safety notes and take protective
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measures when handling batteries.
Risk of explosion if the 48 V battery is
used improperly.
Dispose of batteries in an environ-
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The surface of the 48 V battery may be
hot.
Fire, naked flames and smoking are pro-
hibited when handling the battery. Avoid
creating sparks.
Electrolyte or battery acid is corrosive.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or cloth-
ing. Wear suitable protective clothing, in
particular gloves, an apron and a face
mask. Immediately rinse off splashes of
electrolyte or acid with plenty of clean
water. Consult a doctor immediately.
Do not place heavy objects on the surface
of the battery or use the battery to sup-
port a person in any way.
Do not perform any work on the battery.
Always have any work on the battery car-
ried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not disconnect the battery yourself.
Do not remove the battery yourself. Do
not attempt to open the battery.
Keep children away.