Battery: breakdown recovery

Special features of electric versions

Tip
To avoid damaging your vehicle, do not recharge the secondary 12 V battery using:
  • an external battery charger;
  • a battery from another vehicle.
Call an approved dealer.
Tip
Do not use your electric vehicle to restart the 12 volt battery in another vehicle. The 12 volt electric power of an electric vehicle is not enough to perform such an operation.
Risk of damage to the vehicle.
WARNING
The vehicle drive system in an electric vehicle uses a direct voltage of approximately 400 volts. This system can get hot during and after switching off the ignition.
Respect warning messages given on the labels in the vehicle.
Any intervention or modification on the vehicle's 400 V electrical system (components, cables, connectors, traction battery) is strictly prohibited.
The risk of serious burns or electric shocks can lead to death.

To avoid all risk of sparks:

  • Ensure that the "energy consumers" (ceiling lights, etc.) are switched off before disconnecting or reconnecting a battery;
  • when charging, switch off the charger before connecting or disconnecting the battery;
  • do not place any metal objects on the battery as this may create a short circuit across the terminals;
  • always wait at least one minute after the engine has been switched off before disconnecting a battery;
  • make sure that you reconnect the battery terminals after refitting.

Connecting a battery charger

The battery charger must be compatible with a battery with nominal voltage of 12 volts.
Do not disconnect the battery while the engine is running. Follow the instructions given by the manufacturer of the battery charger you are using.
When many accessories are fitted to the vehicle, have them connected to the + After ignition feed.
WARNING
Special procedures may be required to charge some batteries. Contact your approved dealer.
Avoid all risk of sparks which may cause an immediate explosion, and charge the battery in a well ventilated area.
Risk of serious injury.
WARNING
Before carrying out any action in the engine compartment, you must switch off the ignition STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE.
Risk of injury.
WARNING
Handle the battery with care as it contains sulphuric acid which must not come into contact with the eyes or skin. If it does, wash the affected area with plenty of cold water. If necessary, consult a doctor.
Keep any flames, red hot objects or sparks away from the battery components (risk of explosion).
Please note when working close to the engine that it may be hot. The engine cooling fan may also start at any moment. The img_2_all_290_1.svg label in the engine compartment reminds you of this.
Risk of injury.

Starting the vehicle using the battery from another vehicle

If you have to use the battery from another vehicle to start, obtain suitable jump leads (with a large cross section) from an approved dealer or, if you already have jump leads, ensure that they are in perfect condition.
The two batteries must have an identical nominal voltage: 12 V. The battery supplying the current should have a capacity (amp-hours, Ah) which is at least the same as that of the discharged battery.
Ensure that there is no risk of contact between the two vehicles (risk of short circuiting when the positive terminals are connected). Switch off your vehicle ignition.
Attach the positive cable (+) A to the terminal 3 after opening the cover 5, then to terminal (+) 2 of the battery supplying the current.
Attach the negative cable (˗) B to terminal (˗) 1 of the battery supplying the current, then to earth (˗) 4.
Start the engine of the vehicle supplying the current and run it at an intermediate engine speed.
If your vehicle's engine does not start immediately, switch off the ignition and wait a few seconds before repeating the operation.
With the engine running, disconnect cables A and B in the reverse order (4 - 1 - 2 - 3).
WARNING
Ensure that there is no contact between cables A and B and that positive cable A is not in contact with any metallic component in the vehicle supplying the current.
Risk of injury and/or damage to the vehicle.