Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when working on vehicles with high-voltage system
| Risk of death due to high voltage |
| The high voltage system carries high voltage. Electrical shocks will
cause serious injuries or death. |
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People having electronic medical devices for life support or health
maintenance in or on their bodies are prohibited from working on the
high-voltage system. Life-support and health-maintaining devices
include, for example, internal analgesia pumps, implanted
defibrillators, pacemakers, insulin pumps and hearing aids. |
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Have a qualified technician de-energise the high-voltage system. |
| Danger of injury due to motor starting unexpectedly |
| It is difficult to determine whether electric or hybrid vehicles
have been activated for driving. It is possible that body parts may be
pinched or drawn into moving parts. |
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Deposit the ignition key outside the passenger compartment. |
| Risk of damage to high-voltage cables |
| Improper handling can damage the insulation of high-voltage cables
or connectors. |
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Never support yourself on high-voltage cables or connectors. |
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Never support tools on high-voltage cables or connectors. |
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Never bend high-voltage cables tightly or kink them. |
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When joining high-voltage connectors, observe coding. |
Risk of death due to high voltage
The high voltage system carries high voltage. If high-voltage
components or high-voltage lines become damaged, there is a risk of
severe o ...
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Notes on safety
Safety precautions when working in the vicinity of high-voltage components