Getting To Know Your Vehicle; High Voltage Battery - Chrysler PACIFICA HYBRID 2023 Manual

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

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 completely discharge them
before 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. Only a qualified service technician
should access the high voltage battery service disconnect.
If your vehicle requires high voltage battery service, see an
authorized dealer.
WARNING!
 Never try to remove the high voltage battery service
disconnect. The high voltage battery service discon-
nect is used when your vehicle requires service by a
qualified technician at an authorized dealership.
Failure to follow this warning can result in electrical
shock, toxic emissions, fire, and other hazards which
can cause death or serious injury including severe
burns, respiratory injuries, and blindness.
 The high voltage battery and battery case have no
parts that you or an unqualified technician can
service. Under no circumstances should you or an
unqualified technician open, disassemble, pene-
trate, or tamper with the high voltage battery, battery
case, their cables, or connectors. Damage to these
components can result in electrical shock, toxic
emissions, fire, and other hazards which can cause
death or serious injury including severe burns, respi-
ratory injuries, and blindness. You should take the
vehicle to an authorized dealership for any service or
maintenance on these high voltage components.
 The high voltage system can be hot during and after
starting, and when the vehicle is shut off or charging.
Be careful of both the high voltage and the high
temperature. Failure to do so can result in severe
burns.
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.
WARNING!
Your vehicle contains a sealed Lithium-ion high voltage
battery. If the battery is disposed of improperly, there is
a risk of electrical shock and toxic emissions which can
cause severe burns, respiratory injuries, fires, and
other hazards resulting in serious injury or death.
General Information
The vehicle is also equipped with a Battery Management
system that is designed to:
 Ensure safe operation
 Maximize driving range
 Maximize the life expectancy of the high voltage battery