High-voltage battery
Battery
High-voltage battery
Safety instructions
Introduction
3 Valid for: hybrid vehicles
WARNING
The vehicle’s high-voltage network and the
high-voltage battery are hazardous and can
cause burns and other injuries, including
fatal electric shocks. All high voltage cables
are identified by the colour orange.
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It should always be assumed that the
high-voltage battery is fully charged and
that all of its components are live. This may
also be the case when the ignition is switch-
ed off.
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Never touch the high-voltage cables, the
high-voltage battery or its poles, or allow
them to come into contact with jewellery or
other metal objects, especially if the high-
voltage cables, the high-voltage battery or
its poles are damaged.
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Never take it upon yourself to perform
any type of work on the high-voltage net-
work, on the high-voltage cables or the
high-voltage battery.
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Nev
er open or perform maintenance or
repairs on components or parts of the high
voltage network, or disconnect them from
this network.
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Never damage, modify or remove the or-
ange high voltage cables or disconnect
them from the high voltage network.
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Never open, modify or remove the cover
from the high-voltage battery.
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Work on the high-voltage system, as well
as on any systems that may be indirectly in-
fluenced by it, should only be carried out by
specialized personnel with the correspond-
ing qualifications and training.
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Work in the immediate vicinity of high-
voltage cables and high-voltage compo-
nents with tools that are sharp, give off
shavings or that have heat sources, such as
hot air, thermal bonding or welding work,
may only be performed after disconnecting
the voltage. The high voltage should only
be disconnected by specialized personnel
with the corresponding qualifications and
training.
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All CUPRA guidelines and standards must
be followed when performing any work on
the high-voltage system and the high-volt-
age battery.
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The gases that are emitted or leaked from
the high-voltage battery may be toxic or
flammable.
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Damage to the vehicle or high voltage
battery could cause an immediate or de-
layed leak of toxic gases. The emitted gases
could also cause a fire. Do not inhale the
g
ases.
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Never touch the liquids that spill from the
high voltage battery and do not touch the
emitted gases, particularly if the battery is
damaged.
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In the event of a fire, leave the danger
area and call the fire department. Inform
the fire fighters that the vehicle is fitted
with an electric drive system.
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Always inform the fire fighters and the
emergency service that the vehicle is fitted
with a high-voltage battery.
WARNING
If works are performed on the high-voltage
system and on the high-voltage compo-
nents in an inappropriate manner, this may
lead to faults in the operation, accidents
and injuries.
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Work on the high-voltage system must
only be performed by authorized special-
ized services with the corresponding per-
mit.
CAUTION
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If the vehicle suffers an accident or colli-
sion with an obstacle, the high-voltage bat-
tery must be checked by specialized per-
sonnel with the corresponding qualifica-
tions and training.
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