The Hybrid Assist System - Renault SCENIC Driver's Handbook Manual

"HYBRID ASSIST" SYSTEM: introduction
The "Hybrid Assist" system uses an
electric motor to improve performance
of the combustion engine (acceleration,
starting on a slope etc.). The vehicle
has more acceleration torque available
while consuming less fuel.
Batteries
Your electric vehicle has two types of
battery:
– a 48 V traction battery;
– secondary 12 V battery.
"48 volt" traction battery
Located under the rear floor, this bat-
tery stores the energy recovered during
phases of deceleration. This energy is
used by the hybrid system to provide
additional torque to the combustion
engine.
The traction battery does
not require any mainte-
nance. You should not open
it or add any fluid.
Risk of electric shock.
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(3/5)
Secondary 12V battery
The 12 V battery supplies the energy
required to operate vehicle equipment
(lights, windscreen wipers, ABS etc).
Please refer to the information on the
"Battery" in Section 4.
"48 volt" electrical circuit
The 48 V electrical circuit is denoted
by orange cables and parts bearing the
ṑ
symbol .
All interventions or modi-
fications to the vehicle's
48 volt electrical system
(components, cables, con-
nectors, traction battery) are strictly
prohibited due to the risks this may
present to your safety. Call an ap-
proved Dealer.
Risk of electric shock.
A
The A symbol denotes the electrical
elements of your vehicle which may
present health risks.