Maserati Levante 2021 Owner's Manual page 18

Understanding the Vehicle
Bi-directional DC/DC converter is used
to link 48 V and 12 V board net. In
forward mode works as converter to
supply the 12 V net; in pre-charge
mode works as converter to pre-charge
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the 48 V net with limited current.
The connection cable between the 48
V battery and the BSG is sufficiently
protected and housed in a position
that cannot be accessed by the user.
General Safety Instructions on
the 48 V Battery System
Although this is no high-voltage
battery system (link voltages remain
below 60 V), misuse or inappropriate
interventions on the system
components using insufficiently
insulated tools can generate short-
circuits and cause injury due to the
flow of high currents and/or the
resulting high temperatures. To avoid
these problems, carefully follow the
recommendations below.
WARNING!
•
Battery system components may be
damaged in an accident, although
the damage may not be visible.
If you touch or move damage
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components of battery system, you
may be electrocuted.
• Never perform modifications to
components of battery system.
• Only technicians with the necessary
experience and equipment are
allowed to work on the battery
system. In case of battery system
problems, do not intervene but
contact the Service Network.
•
Do not open the battery housing, or
otherwise disassemble the battery
system.
• Do not puncture, impact, crush,
shock, or deform the battery system.
• Avoid touching the battery housing,
as its surface may be hot both during
and after usage.
• Do not wet the battery system with
any type of liquid.
•
Do not expose the battery system to
external heat.
• Do not cover or close the air intake
grill on the left side of the boot
compartment with a plug/stopper.
The battery system must be able to
breath at any time.
In Case of Damage to the 48 V Battery
The 48 V battery cell has a hermetically
sealed metal housing and do not
represent a danger to health if the
battery is used correctly.
If the battery system is used
improperly, damaged, overheated,
abused, or unusual environmental
conditions may cause the cell to leak
with release of flammable electrolyte
fumes. In these cases the car warns the
user through the hybrid system failure
warning light and a message that
invites passengers to leave the vehicle.
After this event, the 48 V battery must
be replaced at the Service Network.