Secondary 12 V battery

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Secondary 12 V battery

Under the front passenger seat

Depending on the vehicle, a secondary battery 1 is located under the front passenger seat in a specific compartment: it supplies the power 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
Observe the indications on the battery:
  • 2 naked flames and smoking are prohibited;
  • 3 eye protection compulsory;
  • 4 keep away from children;
  • 5 flammable materials;
  • 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.
The battery is a specific type. Please ensure it is replaced with the same type.
Call an approved dealer.

In the luggage compartment

(E-Tech Full hybrid version)
The secondary "12 V" battery is located in the luggage compartment: it supplies the power required to unlock/lock the vehicle and to operate the equipment.
You should not open it or add any fluid.
The secondary "12 V" battery 1 charge level may diminish, especially if you use your vehicle:
  • when the outside temperature drops;
  • after extended use of power-consuming functions while the ignition is switched off;
  • after a prolonged period of parking.
WARNING
For your safety and to ensure the proper operation of the vehicle's electrical equipment (lights, windscreen wipers, braking assistance, etc.), any work on the secondary "12 V" battery (removal, disconnection, etc.) ) must be carried out 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.
Observe the indications on the battery:
2.
naked flames and smoking are forbidden;
3.
eye protection must be used;
4.
keep away from children;
5.
explosive materials;
6.
refer to the manual;
7.
corrosive substances.
WARNING
Do not disconnect the "12 V" secondary battery; this is prohibited.
Risk of serious burns or electric shocks.