The secondary battery is a 12 V battery: this supplies the energy required to operate vehicle equipment (lights, windscreen wipers, audio system, etc) and certain safety systems, such as ABS.

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Observe the indications on the battery:

- 1 naked flames and smoking are forbidden;

- 2 eye protection required;

- 3 keep away from children;

- 4 explosive materials;

- 5 please consult the driver’s handbook;

- 6 corrosive materials.

For your safety and the proper operation of the vehicle’s electrical equipment (lights, windscreen wipers, etc.), any work on the secondary 12V battery (removal, disconnection, etc.) must be carried out by a specialist.

Risk of serious burns or electric shocks.

Respect categorically the replacement intervals (without exceeding them) as stated in the maintenance document.

The battery is a specific type. Please ensure it is replaced with the same type.

Contact an Authorised Dealer.

Recharging the 12 volt battery

It is difficult to access the 12 volt battery. It is therefore recommended that you attach the vehicle plug to a power source: energy is supplied to both the 12 volt battery and the traction battery at the same time.

Please refer to the information on “Electric vehicle: charging” in Section 1. Do not forget to switch off the ignition when replacing the traction battery.

Immobilising the vehicle for an extended period of time

Before immobilisation, you should make sure that:

- the ignition is switched off;

- the side lights and hazard warning lights are switched off;

- the traction battery is fully charged.

After lengthy immobilisation, it is normal to find the traction battery charge level down. In this case, recharge it (see “Electric vehicle: charging” in Section 1).

Connecting a charger to the accessories socket

Only use a charger that is compatible with a nominal voltage of 14.4 volts and a current limited to 5 amps.

With the ignition switched on, plug the power supply into the accessories socket 7 located in the storage compartment 8. Please consult an authorised dealer.

Only connect accessories with a maximum power of 65 watts. When several accessory sockets are used at the same time, the total power of the connected accessories must not exceed 65 watts.

Fire hazard.

Do not use booster cables to start the vehicle.

Risk of serious injury.