Getting To Know Your Vehicle; High Voltage Battery - Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid 2020 Owner's Manual

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HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY

Your vehicle is equipped with a Lithium-ion
high voltage battery that is used to power the
electric powertrain systems and the 12 Volt
vehicle electrical system.
The high voltage battery is located under the
middle section of the vehicle, below and in
front of the second row seating. The high
voltage battery is maintenance free and
designed to last for the life of the vehicle.
Lithium-ion batteries provide the following
benefits:
Lithium-ion batteries are much lighter
than other types of rechargeable batteries
of the same size.
Lithium-ion batteries hold their charge;
they only lose approximately three percent
of their charge per month.
Lithium-ion batteries have no memory,
which means that you do not have to
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

completely
discharge
recharging, as with some other batteries.
Lithium-ion batteries can be recharged
and discharged thousands of times.
High Voltage Battery Service Disconnect
The High Voltage Battery Service Disconnect
is located under the access panel, in front of
the second row passenger seating.
If your vehicle requires high voltage battery
service, see an authorized dealer.
WARNING!
Never try to remove the high voltage
battery
service
voltage battery service disconnect is used
when your vehicle requires service by a
trained technician at an authorized dealer.
Failure to follow this warning can cause
severe burns or electrical shock that may
result in serious injury or death.
them
before
Disposal of the High Voltage Battery
Your vehicle's high voltage battery is
designed to last the life of your vehicle. See
an authorized dealer for information on the
disposal of the battery if it should require
replacement.
General Information
The vehicle is also equipped with a Battery
Management System that is designed to:
disconnect.
The
high
NOTE:
Ensure safe operation
Maximize driving range
Maximize the life expectancy of the high
voltage battery
During vehicle start up and shut down, a
clicking noise may be heard from within
the vehicle. When the ignition is in the ON
position, the high voltage battery contac-
tors inside the battery are closed to make
the stored electricity inside available for
vehicle use. The clicking noise heard is the
sound of these contactors as they open and

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