Secondary 12 V battery

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Secondary 12 V battery

The secondary battery is a 12 V battery: it supplies the energy required to operate vehicle equipment (lights, windscreen wipers, windows, audio system, etc.) and certain safety systems such as braking assistance.
You should not open it or add any fluid.
WARNING
Do not do any work under the bonnet when the vehicle is charging or when the ignition is switched on.

Maintenance/replacement

The secondary 12 V battery 1 charging status may diminish, especially if you use your vehicle:
  • when the outside temperature drops;
  • after extended use of energy-consuming devices with the engine switched off.
WARNING
For your own safety and to ensure the proper operation of the vehicle's electrical equipment (lights, windscreen wipers, ABS etc.), any intervention on the secondary "12 V" battery (removal, disconnection, etc.) must ALWAYS 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 vehicle drive system in an electric vehicle uses a direct voltage of approximately 400 volts.
This system can get hot during and after switching off the ignition.
Respect warning messages given on the labels in the vehicle.
Any intervention or modification on the vehicle's 400 V electrical system (components, cables, connectors, traction battery) is strictly prohibited.
The risk of serious burns or electric shocks can lead to death.
The engine cooling fan may also start at any moment. The warning light in the engine compartment reminds you of this.
Risk of injury.

Label A

Observe the indications on the battery.
2.
Naked flames and smoking are forbidden.
3.
Eye protection required.
4.
Keep away from children.
5.
Explosive materials.
6.
Refer to the manual.
7.
Corrosive substances.

Breakdown recovery

Tip
To avoid damaging your vehicle, do not recharge the secondary 12 V battery using:
  • an external battery charger;
  • a battery from another vehicle.
Call an approved Dealer.
WARNING
Do not disconnect the secondary 12 V battery.
Risk of serious burns or electric shocks.
Tip
Do not use your electric vehicle to restart the 12 volt battery in another vehicle. The 12 volt electric power of an electric vehicle is not enough to perform such an operation.
Risk of damage to the vehicle.