Battery

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Battery

Battery

The battery 1 does not require maintenance. You should not open it or add any fluid.
WARNING
Handle the battery with care as it contains sulphuric acid which must not come into contact with the eyes or 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 this decreases, the "Battery energy saving mode" message appears then "Battery Low Start Engine" appears 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 cut off automatically.
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 operation in the engine compartment, you must switch off the ignition IGNITION-STARTER SWITCH ON A VEHICLE WITH KEY.IGNITION-STARTER SWITCH ON A VEHICLE WITH CARD.
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.

Special feature ofversion E-tech full hybrid

The secondary "12 V" battery 2 is located in the vehicle luggage compartment E-tech full hybrid: it supplies the energy required to open/close 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
Do not disconnect the "12 V" secondary battery; this is prohibited.
Risk of serious burns or electric shocks.
WARNING
For your own safety and to ensure the proper operation of the vehicle's electrical equipment (lights, windscreen wipers, ABS, etc.), any operation on the secondary "12 V" battery (removal, disconnection, etc.) must be performed by a qualified specialist.
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.
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, braking assistance, etc.), any operation carried out 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.
WARNING
The battery is a specific type, please ensure it is replaced with the same type.
Consult an approved Dealer.