VEHICLE HYBRID
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Important recommendations
Please read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to a risk of fire, serious in
jury or electric shocks which could result in death.
In the event of an accident or impact
In the event of an accident or an impact to the underside of the vehicle (e.g. striking a post, raised kerb or other
street furniture) the electric circuit or the traction battery may be damaged.
Have the vehicle checked by an authorised dealer.
Never touch the "230 V" components or orange cables which are exposed and visible inside or outside the vehicle.
In the event of serious damage to the traction battery, leaks may occur:
– never touch liquids (fluids, etc.), coming from the traction battery;
– intheeventofcontactwiththebody,washtheaffectedareawithplentyofwaterandconsultadoctorassoonaspossi
ble.
In the event of fire
In the event of a fire, exit and evacuate the vehicle, contact the emergency services and inform them that the vehicle is a
Hybrid.
Only use extinguishing agents ABC or BCthatarepermittedforusewithelectricalfires.Donotusewaterorotherextin
guishing agents.
In the event of damage to the electrical circuit, please call an authorised dealer.
All towing operations
Refer to the paragraph entitled "Towing, breakdown recovery" 🡺339.
Washing the vehicle
Never wash the engine compartment and "230 V" traction battery using a high-pressure washer.
This risks damaging the electric circuit.
Risk of electric shock and a risk to life.