Hybrid Vehicles; Manual Deactivation - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual

voltage electrical system. This poses an
increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop. Immediately switch off the ignition
and remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock after an accident.
If components of the restraint system are
activated during an accident, the hybrid sys-
tem is automatically deactivated.
The hybrid system is not activated when the
vehicle is started if:
a short circuit is detected in the hybrid sys-
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tem.
one of the hybrid system's electrical con-
R
nections is disconnected.
This ensures that you do not come into con-
tact with high voltage.
Manual deactivation of the hybrid sys-
tem
The hybrid system can be deactivated man-
ually using the high voltage switch-off device.
! To prevent damage to the hybrid system
please observe the following instructions:
only deactivate the hybrid system man-
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ually in the following situations.
work on the hybrid system may only be
R
carried out at a qualified specialist work-
shop, even when it has been deactivated
manually.
if the 6 restraint system warning lamp
R
in the instrument cluster lights up after an
accident.
if the vehicle is badly damaged, e.g. after an
R
accident, and the restraint system compo-
nents were not activated.
if the vehicle is badly damaged and has to
R
be towed or transported.
If possible, move the vehicle out of the
X
danger zone: shift the automatic transmis-
sion into position N.
Release the electric parking brake.
X
Roll the vehicle to a safe place and park it
X
safely.
Get assistance from others if necessary.
i The vehicle is locked automatically when
the ignition is switched on and the wheels
are turning. 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
X
position P ( page 197).
Y
Depress the electric parking brake
( page 222).
Y
Secure the vehicle against rolling away
( page 466).
Y
To use the high-voltage switch-off
X
device: open the trunk lid.
Lift the trunk floor upwards (
X
Remove the right-hand paneling in the
X
trunk.
Press release clip : in the direction of the
X
arrow and pull it out.
Pull the high voltage switch-off device ;
X
apart until it engages in the stop position.
If the hybrid system has been deactivated due
to reasons mentioned above, have it checked
at a qualified specialist workshop before
reactivation.

Hybrid vehicles

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