Before and while driving
To optimize the service life of the high-voltage
battery, note the following:
▷ Bring the high-voltage battery to operating
temperature before driving. To do this, pre-
heat/precool the vehicle.
Setting the departure time, refer to
page 327.
▷ Anticipatory driving.
Increasing the range, refer to page 310.
Parking
To optimize the service life of the high-voltage
battery, note the following:
▷ Avoid direct sunlight at high outside tem-
peratures.
▷ Park the vehicle in a secure location at low
outside temperatures such as in a garage.
Long stationary periods
To optimize the service life of the high-voltage
battery, note the following:
▷
If possible, park the vehicle with a charge
level between 30 % and 50 %.
▷ Do not leave the charging cable connected.
▷ Do not park the vehicle for longer than
14 days if the electric range is exhausted.
Taking out of service
If the vehicle is parked for more than three
months, observe the following:
▷
Park the vehicle with a battery charge state
between 30 % and 50 %.
▷ Do not leave the charging cable connected.
▷ Check the battery charge at least once
within 6 months.
▷ Charge up to 50 % if the battery charge
state is below 10 %.
Maintenance
The high-voltage battery is maintenance-free.
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