Cupra BORN 2022 - Conservation of the High-Voltage Battery

High-voltage battery
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Conservation of the high-voltage battery
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Maintenance work on the high-voltage
battery must only be performed by speci-
alized personnel with the corresponding
qualications and training. Never modify
the high-voltage battery. When the high-
voltage battery is open, ensure it does not
come into contact with water or other
liquids. Liquids may cause short circuits,
electrical shocks and burns.
Conservation of the high-
voltage battery
Conservation instructions
Reliability and capacity of the high-voltage
battery
In principle, lithium ion batteries are subject
to ageing and wear and tear throughout their
useful life due to their physical and chemical
characteristics. Correct handling of the high-
voltage battery makes an essential contribu-
tion to keeping it in a reliable state in the
long term and to achieving high battery ca-
pacity and range. Therefore, it is extremely
important to respect the following conserva-
tion instructions for the high voltage battery.
These maintenance instructions are essential
for maintaining the vehicle's value over time.
Please also observe the applicable CUPRA war-
ranty conditions for the high-voltage battery.
Conservation instructions
CUPRA recommends the following conserva-
tion instructions:
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When using the vehicle regularly, do not
charge the battery to 100%. Set a maximum
charge limit of 80% in the charging settings.
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As much as possible avoid fully discharging
the high-voltage battery, such as by leaving the
vehicle parked for a prolonged time with a low
load level. The charge level must not drop be-
low 20% for long periods of time ›››
.
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Before long trips, charge the high voltage
battery to 100%. Set the departure time in the
infotainment system ›››page79 and start
driving as soon as possible.
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To prolong the life of the high-voltage bat-
tery, use DC direct current fast charging as lit-
tle as possible.
Vehicle parking times
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If there is a frost, do not park the vehicle for
several hours with a charge level of lower than
40% ››› .
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If the vehicle is to be parked for an extended
period of time, the battery charge level should
be between 40% and 70%.
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Avoid exposing the vehicle to temperatures
below -30°C as far as possible, or to direct
sunlight at high temperatures.
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To improve comfort and performance, make
sparse use of the stationary air conditioning
(depending on the equipment), particularly in
temperatures lower than -15°C ›››page136.
NOTICE
The high-voltage battery must not be used
as a stationary power supply. This can cause
irreversible damage to the high-voltage bat-
tery.
NOTICE
If the vehicle is parked for a long time with
the high-voltage battery discharged, it may
no longer be possible to charge the bat-
tery or start the vehicle. Irreversible damage
could be caused to the high voltage battery
in the long term.
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Charge the high-voltage battery at regular
intervals.
Note
The high voltage battery provides less power
when the outside temperature is very low. If
its state of charge is also low, the power may
decrease a lot shortly after starting to drive
›››page142.