Renault Austral
warning
Please read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to a risk of fire, serious injury or electric shocks.
In the event of an accident or impact
Never touch the "48 V" components or yellow cables which are exposed and visible inside or outside the vehicle.
Risk of electric shock.
In the event of serious damage to the secondary "48 Volt" battery, leaks may occur:
- never touch any liquids (fluids, etc.) coming from the "48 V" secondary battery;
- in the event of contact with the body, wash the affected area with plenty of water and consult a doctor as soon as possible.
In the event of fire
In the event of a fire, leave the vehicle immediately and evacuate it, then contact the emergency services, informing them that this is a hybrid vehicle.
If you have to intervene, only use ABC or BC extinguishing agents that are suitable for extinguishing fires on electrical systems. Do not use water or other extinguishing agents.
In the event of damage to the electrical circuit, please contact an authorised Dealer.
All towing operations
Refer to the paragraph entitled "Towing, breakdown recovery" Towing: breakdown.
Washing the vehicle
Never wash the engine compartment, the "48 V" components and the orange cables using a high-pressure washer.
This risks damaging the electric circuit.
Never wash the luggage compartment or the rear bench seat with a water jet or high pressure washer.
This risks damaging the electric circuit.
There is a risk of fire if water leaks into the "48 V" secondary battery.