Battery

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Battery

12 volt battery

The battery 1 does not require maintenance. You should not open it or add any fluid.
WARNING
Handle the battery 1 with care as it contains sulphuric acid which must not come into contact with the eyes or the skin. If it does, wash the affected area with plenty of cold water. If necessary, consult a doctor.
Keep any flames, red hot objects or sparks away from the battery components (risk of explosion).
Depending on the vehicle, a system continuously checks the battery charge status. If it decreases, the "Battery energy saving mode" message then the "Low battery - Start engine" message is displayed on the instrument panel. In this case, start the engine and the message on the instrument panel will disappear.
Note: the "Battery energy saving mode" message may be displayed after 5 to 30 minutes of vehicle use with the engine stopped to warn the user that the power consuming functions (interior lighting, radio, navigation, ventilation, accessories power supply, etc.) may be automatically cut off.
Your battery charging status may diminish, especially if you are using your vehicle:
  • for short trips;
  • in an urban setting;
  • when the temperature is low;
  • after extended use of energy-consuming devices (radio, etc.) with the ignition switched off.
WARNING
Before carrying out any action in the engine compartment, you must switch off the ignition STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE.
WARNING
Please note when working close to the engine that it may be hot. The engine cooling fan may also start at any moment. The label in the engine compartment reminds you of this.
Risk of injury.
Depending on the vehicle, the battery 1 is located in the vehicle luggage compartment E-TECH FULL HYBRID VEHICLE (HEV).

Label A

Observe the indications on the battery:
  • 2 naked flames and smoking are prohibited;
  • 3 eye protection compulsory;
  • 4 keep away from children;
  • 5 explosive material;
  • 6 refer to the manual;
  • 7 corrosive materials.
WARNING
For your own safety and for the proper operation of the vehicle's electrical equipment (lights, windscreen wipers, ABS, etc.), any intervention on the battery (removal, disconnection, etc.) must categorically be performed by a specialist professional.
Risk of serious burns or electric shocks.
You must respect the replacement 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.
Call an approved dealer.

Secondary 12 V battery

Depending on the vehicle, a secondary battery 1 is located under the front passenger seat in a specific compartment: it supplies the energy required to operate some equipment.
The secondary battery 1 does not require any maintenance. You should not open it or add any fluid.

Label A

The label A is located on the battery 1:
  • 2 hazardous electrical voltage;
  • 3 risk of explosion;
  • 4 corrosive materials;
  • 5 naked flames and smoking are prohibited;
  • 6 do not dispose of as waste;
  • 7 recyclable materials;
  • 8 eye protection compulsory;
  • 9 refer to the manual;
  • 10 keep away from children.
Note: to ensure its performance and proper operation, the secondary battery 1 is fully recharged during driving, at regular intervals (approximately once every two months).
On such occasions, you may experience a temporary decrease in power and/or engine braking. This is completely normal.
WARNING
For your own safety and for the proper operation of the vehicle's electrical equipment (lights, windscreen wipers, ABS, etc.), any intervention on the battery (removal, disconnection, etc.) must categorically be performed by a specialist professional.
Risk of serious burns or electric shocks.
The battery is a specific type. Please ensure it is replaced with the same type.
Call an approved dealer.

Secondary 48 V battery

Depending on the vehicle, a secondary battery 1 is located in a specific compartment under the body: it supplies the energy required to operate some equipment.
The secondary battery 1 does not require any maintenance. You should not open it or add any fluid.

Label A

The label A is located on the battery 1:
  • 2 hazardous electrical voltage;
  • 3 risk of explosion;
  • 4 corrosive materials;
  • 5 naked flames and smoking are prohibited;
  • 6 do not dispose of as waste;
  • 7 recyclable materials;
  • 8 eye protection compulsory;
  • 9 refer to the manual;
  • 10 keep away from children.
Note: to ensure its performance and proper operation, the secondary battery 1 is fully recharged during driving, at regular intervals (approximately once every two months).
On such occasions, you may experience a temporary decrease in power and/or engine braking. This is completely normal.
WARNING
For your own safety and for the proper operation of the vehicle's electrical equipment (lights, windscreen wipers, ABS, etc.), any intervention on the battery (removal, disconnection, etc.) must categorically be performed by a specialist professional.
Risk of serious burns or electric shocks.
The battery is a specific type. Please ensure it is replaced with the same type.
Call an approved dealer.