BMW 3: Introduction
The electrical machine in the G20 PHEV is a permanently excited synchronous machine. It can convert electrical energy from the high-voltage battery unit into kinetic energy, by which the vehicle is driven.
Both electric driving up to approximately 87 mph (140 km/h) as well as support of the combustion engine are possible, for example when overtaking (boost function) or for active torque support when changing gears.
In the reverse situation, the electrical machine converts kinetic energy into electrical energy during braking and in coasting (overrun) mode and stores this in the high-voltage battery unit (energy recovery).
The electrical machine is a high-voltage component
High-voltage component warning sticker
Each high-voltage component has on its housing an identifying label that enables Service employees and vehicle users to identify intuitively the possible hazards that can result from the high electric voltages used.
Only Service employees who satisfy all the prerequisites are permitted to work on the designated high-voltage components: suitable qualifications, compliance with the safety rules, procedure following the exact repair instructions.
For high-voltage safety reasons, with the exception of the high-voltage battery unit no other high- voltage component must be opened.
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Safe working practices for working on a high-voltage system
The following description of the repair of the high-voltage components is
only a general list of the
content and the procedure. In general, only the specifications and instructions
in the current
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Procedure after an accident
The safety concept of the high-voltage system ensures that, even during or
after an accident, there
is no danger to the customer, the rescue services or the service employee. The
high-voltage system
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General information
Video files and, depending on the vehicle equipment,
video DVDs can be played. Sound is
played back through the vehicle loudspeakers.
Settings are stored for the driver profile currently
used.
The video image on the front Control Display is
switched off when a country-dependent speed is
exceeded.
Securing the vehicle against
rolling
General information
The vehicle manufacturer recommends to additionally
secure the vehicle against rolling away
when changing a wheel.
On a level surface
Place wheel chocks or other suitable objects in
front and behind the wheel that is diagonal to the
wheel to be changed.
On a slight downhill grad
