Symbols; Vehicle Modifications / Alterations; Operating Principle (For Electric Versions) - Opel MOVANO Owner's Manual

SYMBOLS

Some vehicle components have
coloured labels whose symbols
indicate precautions to be observed
when using this component. Under
the bonnet there is also a label that
summarises all the symbols.
VEHICLE
MODIFICATIONS /
ALTERATIONS
WARNING Any modification or
alteration of the vehicle might seriously
affect its safety and road grip, thus
causing accidents, in which the
occupants could even be fatally injured.
OPERATING
PRINCIPLE (for
electric versions)
The propulsion system of the vehicle
is completely powered by the energy
contained in the high-voltage lithium-
ion rechargeable battery included in the
vehicle. Unlike conventional or hybrid
cars, there is no internal combustion
engine on this vehicle.
The vehicle uses the electrical energy
stored in the high-voltage batteries
and not fuel. This battery provides
the energy needed to start moving
and therefore needs to be recharged
before use. If the high-voltage battery is
completely flat the vehicle will not start.
This vehicle also has a 12V battery of
the same type as those used by cars
with internal combustion engines. If
the 12V battery is completely flat the
vehicle will not start.
The 12V battery supplies power to the
conventional electrical system: lights,
windscreen wipers, restraint systems
(airbags and seat belt pretensioners),
sound system, etc.
The high-voltage battery supplies
power to the electric motor and
supplies the high-voltage auxiliary
devices (heaters, electric climate
compressor, etc.). The electronic
converter that powers the 12V system
for general operation of the vehicle
is also powered by the high-voltage
battery and also recharges the 12V
battery.
The batteries are charged by
connecting the charging port of the
vehicle to the mains power supply
using the charging cable. The battery is
charged by connecting the charging
socket of the car to the mains power
supply using the charging cable.
The high-voltage battery is also
partially recharged while driving during
deceleration or braking. During this
steps, the battery is recharged by
regeneration via the electric motor. This
is an efficient way of recharging as the
kinetic energy of the vehicle is used
and converted into electric energy.
Electric vehicles have specific
characteristics of use, which is useful to
know, to achieve optimal performance.
This vehicle respects the environment
because it does not emit exhaust
gases and therefore has zero CO 2
emissions.
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