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 dis-
charged 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. Only a qualified service technician
should access the high voltage battery service
disconnect.
If your vehicle requires high voltage battery service, see
an authorized dealer.
WARNING!
•
Never try to remove the high voltage battery ser-
vice disconnect. The high voltage battery service
disconnect is used when your vehicle requires ser-
vice by a qualified technician at an authorized
dealership. Failure to follow this warning can result
in electrical shock, toxic emissions, fire, and other
hazards which can cause death or serious injury
including severe burns, respiratory injuries, and
blindness.
•
The high voltage battery and battery case have no
parts that you or an unqualified technician can
service. Under no circumstances should you or an
unqualified technician open, disassemble, pen-
etrate, or tamper with the high voltage battery, bat-
tery case, their cables, or connectors. Damage to
these components can result in electrical shock,
toxic emissions, fire, and other hazards which can
cause death or serious injury including severe
burns, respiratory injuries, and blindness. You
should take the vehicle to an authorized dealer-
ship for any service or maintenance on these high
voltage components.
•
The high voltage system can be hot during and
after starting, and when the vehicle is shut off or
charging. Be careful of both the high voltage and
the high temperature. Failure to do so can result in
severe burns.
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.
WARNING!
Your vehicle contains a sealed Lithium-ion high volt-
age battery. If the battery is disposed of improperly,
there is a risk of electrical shock and toxic emissions
which can cause severe burns, respiratory injuries,
fires, and other hazards resulting in serious injury or
death.
General Information
The vehicle is also equipped with a Battery Manage-
ment system that is designed to:
•
Ensure safe operation
•
Maximize driving range
•
Maximize the life expectancy of the high voltage
battery
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