Battery (vehicle)
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Allow the battery to warm up gently first, if
necessary. Otherwise, the service life can be
shortened and the starting characteristics
impaired, especially at low temperatures.
PLUG-IN HYBRID vehicles: if the battery
charge is sufficient, the high-voltage battery
can also supply the 12 V battery with energy.
This only happens if the battery charge of the
12 V battery requires this, e.g. after using
electrical consumers for an extended period
with the engine switched off. As the on-board
voltage is continuously monitored this can
also be performed when the engine is
switched off. The battery charge of the 12 V
battery and the on-board voltage are thereby
kept stable for longer.