Opel MOVANO Owner's Manual page 19

HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY
(for electric versions)
The high-voltage battery is located at
the bottom of the vehicle in a central
zone and is maintenance-free.
The high-voltage battery is lithium-ion.
Lithium-ion battery provides the
following benefits:
it is much lighter than other types of
chargeable batteries of the same size;
it keeps the charge longer;
it has no memory effect, i.e. it is not
necessary to discharge it completely
before recharging, as is the case with
other types of batteries;
it can be recharged and discharged,
charging times vary depending on
home or public charging mode and
power.
The high-voltage battery in the larger
version (with more energy) has a
nominal voltage of 350V, while in the
smaller version the voltage is 395V.
The high-voltage battery is equipped
with conditioning systems that ensure
that it operates under the best
temperature conditions appropriate to
its operation.
1)
The vehicle is equipped with a safety
device that inhibits the activation of
the high-voltage system. This device is
normally used by Dealerships to repair
and service the vehicle.
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2) 3) 4)
1) 2)
HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY
DISPOSAL
(electric versions)
The high-voltage battery is designed
to last for the lifetime of the vehicle. If
it is necessary to replace the battery,
please contact a Dealership for
information on disposal.
NOTE The vehicle is provided with
a high-voltage lithium-ion battery.
Inappropriate disposal of this type
of battery carries a risk of serious
burns, electric shock and damage
to the environment. In accordance
with national and international battery
regulations, the Manufacturer an
adequate collection of this component
in cooperation with qualified operators
for the proper handling of the batteries
to be disposed of.
GENERAL INFORMATION
(electric versions)
The vehicle is also equipped with a
battery management system designed
to:
ensure safe operation
optimise driving range
optimise the working life of the high-
voltage battery
NOTE You can hear a click from inside
the vehicle when the vehicle is starting
and switching it off. When the ignition
device is in the ENGINE position, the
high-voltage battery contactors are
closed to allow the distribution of the
accumulated electricity to use the
vehicle. This typical sound is the noise
of these contactors opening and
closing and is normal for the vehicle.
If the temperature of the high-voltage
battery is below -10°C, or above 40°C,
some vehicle functions may change
or turn off as battery performance
decreases outside this temperature
range.
OPERATING MODE
(electric versions)
As with a vehicle with automatic
transmission, you must get used to
not using your left foot to activate the
clutch pedal which is not present. While
driving, when you lift your foot off the
accelerator pedal or when you press
the brake pedal during deceleration,
the motor generates electric current
which is used to brake the vehicle and
recharge the high-voltage battery.
Refer to the "eBraking mode" chapter
in the "Starting and driving" section.
Special case: after the high-voltage
battery has been fully recharged
and during the first kilometres of
use of the vehicle, the exhaust
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