Audi Q8 e-tron 2024 - Page 262

Checking and Filling
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Electrolyte fluid is highly corrosive. Always
wear protective gloves and eye protection.
| First aid: if electrolyte fluid enters the
eyes, immediately flush with clean water
for several minutes. Seek medical atten-
tion immediately. Immediately neutralize
electrolyte fluid on the skin or clothing us-
ing a soap solution and rinse with plenty
of water. If electrolyte fluid is accidentally
ingested, seek medical attention immedi-
ately.
Always wear eye protection.
If electrolyte fluid enters the eyes, imme-
diately flush with clean water for several
minutes. Seek medical attention immedi-
ately.
Fire, sparks, open flame, and smoking are
prohibited. Avoid creation of sparks and
short circuits when handling cables and
electrical devices.
The high-voltage battery is flammable.
The high-voltage battery must never be
exposed to fire, sparks, or open flame. Al-
ways handle the high-voltage battery with
care to reduce the risk of damage and
leaking fluids.
Always keep children away from battery
electrolyte fluid and the battery.
Ahighly explosive mixture of gases can
form when charging batteries.
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Applies to: high-voltage battery: Handling
the high-voltage battery incorrectly can
lead to serious injuries or death. Never re-
move the cover from the high-voltage bat-
tery and never disassemble the high-volt-
age battery.
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Applies to: high-voltage battery: Handling
the high-voltage battery incorrectly can
lead to serious injuries or death. The high-
voltage battery must only be serviced by
qualified and trained technicians. Never
make modifications to the high-voltage
battery. If the high-voltage battery is
open, it must not come into contact with
water or other liquids. Liquids may cause
short circuits, electric shocks, and burns.
Have the high-voltage battery replaced
only by an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility. Audi recom-
mends an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility, because
these locations have trained personnel
and the required parts and tools.
All work on the batteries must only be per-
formed by an authorized Audi dealer or au-
thorized Audi Service Facility.
— Gases that escape from these batteries can
be poisonous or flammable.
~The contents of these batteries can be corro-
sive.
If any battery contents come into con-
tact with the skin, flush the affected area for
at least 15 minutes with clean water. Then
wash the affected area with soap. Have the
affected area examined by a medical profes-
sional.
Charging the 12 volt vehicle battery
The vehicle cannot be operated when the 12 volt
vehicle battery is drained. The vehicle battery
must not be charged under any circumstances.
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility.
The charging of the vehicle battery requires
specialized knowledge and technology.
~The vehicle battery may only be charged by
an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility. Otherwise, the elec-
tronic systems in the vehicle may be severe-
ly damaged.
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