Jeep COMPASS 4xe - Precautions Relating to the Hybrid System; Warnings; Works on the Hybrid System

SAFETY
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PRECAUTIONS RELATING
TO THE HYBRID SYSTEM
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WORKS ON THE HYBRID
SYSTEM
The vehicle's hybrid system:
 is isolated from the vehicle and is
secured by protective equipment;
 is protected from the outside
environment;
 is only accessible for maintenance
work by qualified personnel.
The vehicle monitors the integrity of the
hybrid system: if a fault is detected, a
dedicated message will appear on the
instrument panel display together with the
relevant icon.
Warnings
In case of fault, damage or fi re to the
vehicle:
 the components of the hybrid system
can be live and the high-voltage
battery can be charged;
 the high-voltage battery, cables
and electrical components may be
exposed and pose a potential risk of
electrocution;
 vapors released during handling or
disconnection of the high-voltage
battery from the system are potentially
toxic and flammable;
 damage to the vehicle or high-
voltage battery may cause immediate
or delayed release of toxic and/or
flammable gases or a fire;
The high-voltage components are orange
(see the information in fi g.72).
WARNING Non-insulated cables or
wires may be visible inside or outside
the vehicle. Never touch cables and/
or connectors: electric shock could
occur, resulting in injury or death by
electrocution.
WARNING Do not touch / disassemble
/ remove the electric climate control
compressor.
WARNING Do not touch / disassemble /
remove the high voltage battery.