Practical information
If it becomes necessary to replace the battery,
contact the PEUGEOT dealer for instructions on
its disposal. Improper disposal carries the risk of
severe burns, electric shock, and damage to the
environment.
In accordance with regulations, PEUGEOT
ensures a second life or recycling of this
component in collaboration with qualified
operators.
Traction battery
In the event of an accident with an
airbag deployment
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Traction battery overheating
The traction battery is automatically
disconnected from the electrical circuit to
prevent the initiation of short circuits and/or
fires.
In the event of an impact to the vehicle’s
underbody
In these situations, the electrical circuit or the
traction battery can be seriously damaged.
Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch
off the ignition.
Move away from the vehicle.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop.
If the following warning lamps
appear, accompanied by the
display of a message and an
audible signal, it is required to:
► Stop the vehicle as soon as possible in the
best conditions of safety.
► Switch off the ignition.
► Evacuate the vehicle as quickly as possible
and move to a safe distance.
Hybrid system
Electrical system
► Call the fire department and/or the
emergency services and tell them that the
vehicle is an electric one.
For more information, refer to
the General recommendations on
electrified vehicles.
High-pressure washing
Danger of death / Risk of serious injury
A chain reaction can occur up to a traction
battery fire.
To avoid damaging the electrical
components, it is expressly prohibited to
use high-pressure washing in the engine
compartment or under the body.
Do not use a pressure greater than 80 bar
when washing the bodywork.
The electrical circuit of the hybrid system is
identified by purple cables and its components
are marked with this symbol:
In the event of damage to the traction
battery
It is strictly prohibited to work on the vehicle
yourself.
Traction battery
Do not touch liquids coming from the battery,
and in the event of skin contact with these
products, wash abundantly with water and
contact a doctor as soon as possible.
Contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the system checked.
The 48 V Li-ion (Lithium-ion) traction battery
stores the electrical energy needed to propel the
vehicle.
The traction battery is automatically charged to
ensure that the charge level is always around
50% of the maximum level, in order to fully
exploit the hybrid functionality and, at the same
time, always have some capacity available for
the energy recovery operation.
The hybrid powertrain uses a voltage of 48
V. This system may be hot both when the
ignition is on and after switching it off.
Comply with the warning messages shown on
the labels.
Disposal of the traction battery
The traction battery is designed for the life of the
vehicle if the recommendations of PEUGEOT
are followed.
It is located under the front left seat.
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