SECONDARY 12 V BATTERY (1/2)
Maintenance/replacement
The charge status of the 12 volt bat-
tery 1 can decrease, especially if you
use your vehicle:
– when the outside temperature drops;
– after extended use of energy-con-
suming devices with the engine
switched off.
1
The vehicle drive system
in an electric vehicle uses
a direct voltage of approxi-
mately 400 volts.
This system can get hot during
and after switching off the ignition.
Observe the warning messages on
the labels in the vehicle.
For your safety and the
proper operation of the ve-
hicle’s electrical equipment
(lights, windscreen wipers,
braking assistance etc.), any work
on the secondary 12 V battery (re-
moval, disconnection etc. ) must be
carried out by a specialist profes-
sional.
Any intervention or modification on
the vehicle’s 400 V electrical system
(components, cables, connectors,
traction battery) is strictly prohibited.
The secondary battery is a 12 V battery:
this supplies the energy required to op-
erate vehicle equipment (lights, wind-
screen wipers, audio system, etc) and
certain safety systems, such as ABS.
The risk of serious burns or elec-
tric shocks can lead to death.
The engine cooling fan may also
start at any moment.
Risk of serious burns or electric
shocks.
You should not open it or add any
fluid.
Respect categorically the replace-
ment intervals (without exceeding
them) as stated in the maintenance
document.
The battery is a specific type.
Please ensure it is replaced with the
same type.
The
Risk of injury.
label in the engine com-
partment reminds you of this.
Contact an Authorised Dealer.
Do not do any work under
the bonnet when the vehicle
is charging or when the igni-
tion is switched on.
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