Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE 4xe 2023 Owner's Manual page 21

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
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Maximize driving range
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Maximize the life expectancy of the high voltage
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battery
NOTE:
During vehicle start up and shut down, a clicking
noise may be heard from within the vehicle. When
the vehicle is preparing to start, the high voltage
battery contactors inside the battery are closed to
make the stored electricity inside available for
vehicle use. After the vehicle is shut down, the
contactors open to electrically isolate the battery
from other vehicle systems. The clicking noise
heard is the sound of these contactors as they
open and close during normal operation.
WARNING!
In the event of a collision:
If your vehicle is still drivable, pull off the road

and place the transmission in the PARK posi-
tion, apply the parking brake, and turn the
vehicle off.
Check your vehicle to see if there are exposed

high-voltage parts or cables. To avoid elec-
trical stock which can result in serious injury or
death, never touch wiring, connectors, and
other high-voltage parts, such as the inverter
unit and the Lithium-ion battery.
If the vehicle receives a strong impact to the

floor while driving, stop the vehicle in a safe
location and check the floor.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Leaks or damage to the Lithium-ion battery

may result in a fire and toxic emissions which
can cause severe burns, respiratory injuries,
and other serious injuries or death. If you
discover these leaks, contact emergency
services immediately. Since the fluid leak may
be Lithium Manganate from the Lithium-ion
battery, never touch the fluid leak inside or
outside of the vehicle. If the fluid contacts your
skin or eyes, wash these areas immediately
with a large amount of water and obtain imme-
diate medical attention to help avoid serious
injury.
If a fire occurs inside your vehicle, leave the

vehicle as soon as possible. Only use a type
ABC, BC, or C fire extinguisher that is meant
for use on electrical fires. Using a small
amount of water, or the incorrect fire extin-
guisher can result in serious injury or death
from electrical shock.
If you are not able to safely assess the vehicle

due to vehicle damage, do not touch the
vehicle. Leave the vehicle and contact emer-
gency services. Advise first responders that
this is a hybrid-electric vehicle.
In the event of an accident that requires body-
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(Continued)
work, refer to an authorized dealership.
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