Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive
General notes
A plug-in hybrid drive is a powertrain concept with which you can switch between a combustion engine and an electric motor or combine the two.
All work on the high-voltage system must be carried out solely by qualified high-voltage technicians and authorised workshops according to Audi s regulations.
The high-voltage system is comprised of a high-voltage battery, power electronics, an electric motor, a high-voltage air conditioner compressor, a high-voltage heater, charging system, charging connection and orange-coloured high-voltage cables.
High-voltage battery
The high-voltage battery is located under the vehicle s rear seat and cannot be serviced by the user. For more information about the high-voltage battery, refer to link►
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WARNING
The voltage of the high-voltage system is potentially lethal! Touching damaged high-voltage components could cause you to be fatally electrocuted. A warning sticker is attached to the different parts of the high-voltage system. This is intended to warn you of the high voltage.
- Even when the ignition is switched off, potentially lethal voltages still exist in the high-voltage system.
- Never perform work on the orange-coloured high-voltage cables or the high-voltage components yourself. Work on the high-voltage system may only be performed by authorised workshops that have been approved for this type of work.
- The orange-coloured high-voltage cables must never be damaged, modified, removed or disconnected from the high-voltage system.
- Never use cutting, forming or sharp-edged tools or heat sources in the vicinity of high-voltage components and high-voltage conductors.
- The Audi regulations must be adhered to during all work on the high-voltage system and the high-voltage components.
- The remote control key must be kept safely at a sufficient distance from the vehicle during all work on the high-voltage system and high-voltage components so that there is no risk of the ignition being switched on accidentally.
- Any gases escaping from the high-voltage battery may be toxic or flammable.
- Damage to the high-voltage battery may result in the battery developing a leak (either immediately or subsequently) which could release toxic or flammable gases. These gases must not be inhaled!
- Do not expose yourself to any fluids escaping from the high-voltage battery; avoid all contact with these fluids.
- The electrolyte fluid in the high-voltage battery is corrosive. If the electrolyte fluid comes into contact with your skin, rinse the affected area with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then wash with soap. Have the affected area examined by a doctor.
- In the event of a technical emergency, inform the service team that the vehicle is equipped with a high-voltage battery.
When using the electric motor, the vehicle produces significantly less sound (both when moving and when stationary) than when the combustion engine is running. It is therefore difficult or impossible for other road users, such as pedestrians and children, to notice the vehicle when it is running on electric power. This can lead to accidents and injuries; areas with little traffic, parking manoeuvres and reversing are particularly dangerous in this respect.
Never leave the vehicle unattended when a gear is engaged and the drive system is active link►
. The vehicle can begin to creep forwards, because the electric motor will continue to run even when the combustion engine is switched off. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries. When the vehicle is ready to be driven, the status message
e-tron READY appears briefly in the instrument cluster display and the needle in the power meter moves to
READY
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- Before leaving the vehicle, ensure that the selector lever is in position P and the ignition is switched off.
WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with electronic brake servo
The brake pedal is drawn in automatically when the vehicle initiates a braking manoeuvre. Any obstructions that restrict pedal travel can cause loss of vehicle control and critical situations on the road.
- Never place objects in the driver s footwell. Such objects could move under the pedals and interfere with their proper function. In the event of sudden braking or a change of direction, you would not be able to use the pedals. This could result in a loss of control and possibly cause an accident.
- Only use floor mats which leave the pedal area free and can be securely fastened in the footwell (risk of accident).
- Do not rest your foot underneath the brake pedal - risk of injury!
CAUTION
The high-voltage system can be damaged if the underside of the vehicle makes heavy contact with the ground. Drive to a qualified workshop without delay and have the vehicle checked.