12-Volt Battery - Honda Accord Hybrid 2014 Manual

Vehicle Description

12-Volt Battery

A conventional 12-volt battery is located
under the hood on the driver's side of the
vehicle. This battery powers the airbags,
lights, audio system, and other standard 12-
volt system components. In an emergency
situation, it may be necessary to disconnect
or cut the 12-volt battery negative cable.
High-Voltage (HV) Battery Pack
A 1.3 kilowatt hour (kWh) high-voltage
lithium-ion battery pack is located in a well
protected area behind the rear seat. The
battery pack is made up of 72 3.6 volt cells,
totaling approximately 260 volts. The
Intelligent Power Unit (IPU), the HV battery
ECU, the battery contactors, a forced air
cooling system, and other battery system
controls are housed with the battery pack.