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Long-term storage of vehicles with
hybrid batteries
To minimise hybrid battery degradation during
prolonged storage (longer than 1 month) of the
vehicle, a charge level of approximately 25% is
recommended, as indicated in the combined
instrument panel.
Proceed as follows:
1. Select the "Hybrid" theme for the combined
instrument panel. For information on menu
navigation, see Combined instrument panel
(p. 68).
2. If the state of charge is high - run the car
until approx. 25% remains. If the state of
charge is low - press the POWER button and
run the car until approx. 25% is achieved. For
more information on the drive modes, see
Drive system - drive modes (p. 268).
3. If storage has lasted longer than 6 months or
the hybrid battery's charge level is apprecia-
bly lower than 25% - start the engine in
POWER drive mode and leave it running for
at least 10 minutes until the state of charge
has stabilised at around 25% again.
This compensates for the natural self-dis-
charge that occurred during the prolonged
storage. Check the charge level continuously
in the combined instrument panel, see
Charging the hybrid battery - starting
(p. 306).
If the car is locked in and cannot be driven, and
the hybrid battery's charge level is significantly
below 25% - charge the battery for approx.
45 minutes at the lowest level, depending on the
state of charge. Check the charge level continu-
ously in the combined instrument panel.
For handling the starter battery in connection
with long-term storage, see Starter battery - gen-
eral (p. 376).
NOTE
Choose the coolest location possible for the
vehicle in order to minimise aging of the bat-
tery during long-term storage. During summer
the vehicle should preferably remain indoors
or outdoors in the shade, depending on
where the temperature is lowest.
IMPORTANT
During long-term storage, the charging cable
must not be plugged into the car's charging
input socket.
Old fuel
Old diesel fuel (from approx. 5 months and older)
in combination with condensation can, in some
circumstances, lead to algal and bacterial growth
in the fuel system and/or oxidation of the fuel
with the risk of operational disruption as a result.
For more information, see Energy flow (p. 271).
STARTING AND DRIVING
Related information
•
Charging the hybrid battery (p. 297)
•
Range for electric operation (p. 291)
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