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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY
Your vehicle is equipped with a Lithium-ion high
voltage battery that is used to power the electric
powertrain systems and the 12 Volt vehicle
electrical system.
The high voltage battery is located under the
middle section of the vehicle, below and in front of
the second row seating. The high voltage battery is
maintenance free and designed to last for the life
of the vehicle.
Lithium-ion batteries provide the following
benefits:
Lithium-ion batteries are much lighter than
other types of rechargeable batteries of the
same size.
Lithium-ion batteries hold their charge; they only
lose approximately three percent of their charge
per month.
Lithium-ion batteries have no memory, which
means that you do not have to completely
discharge them before recharging, as with some
other batteries.
Lithium-ion batteries can be recharged and
discharged thousands of times.
High Voltage Battery Service Disconnect
The high voltage battery service disconnect is
located under the access panel, in front of the
second row passenger seating.
If your vehicle requires high voltage battery
service, see an authorized dealer.
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.
General Information
The vehicle is also equipped with a Battery
Management system that is designed to:
Ensure safe operation
Maximize driving range
Maximize the life expectancy of the high voltage
battery
NOTE:
During vehicle start up and shut down, a clicking
noise may be heard from within the vehicle.
When the ignition is in the ON/RUN position, the
high voltage battery contactors inside the
battery are closed to make the stored electricity
inside available for vehicle use. The clicking
noise heard is the sound of these contactors as
they open and close during normal operation.
The Audible Pedestrian Warning system will
emit a noise from the front of the vehicle when
driving forward at speeds below 22 mph
(35 km/h). It will also emit a noise from the rear
of the vehicle when in REVERSE, and from both
the front and rear of the vehicle when in
NEUTRAL. For more information on this system,
see Úpage 50.
WARNING!
Never try to remove the high voltage battery
service disconnect. The high voltage battery
service disconnect is used when your vehicle
requires service by a trained technician at an
authorized dealer. Failure to follow this warning
can cause severe burns or electrical shock that
may result in serious injury or death.
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