Table of Contents
Advertisement
12
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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 vehicle.
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 3 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.
HVIL (High Voltage InterLock) Device Disconnect
The HVIL device disconnect should be done using the
high voltage interlock loop connector located in the rear
luggage box. If your vehicle requires service, see an
authorized dealer.
WARNING!
●
Never try to remove the HVIL device. The
HVIL device 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,
penetrate, 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, respiratory 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
NOTE:
●
During vehicle start up and shut down, a clicking
noise may be heard from within the vehicle. When
the ignition device is moved to ON/RUN, the high
voltage battery contactors inside the battery are
closed to make the stored electricity inside available
Advertisement
Table of Contents
