Vehicle care 217
● BEV: Remove the black negative
(−) cable from the 12 V vehicle
battery and attach a trickle
charger to the vehicle battery
terminals or keep the 12 V
vehicle battery cables connected
and trickle charge from the
positive (+) and negative (−)
terminals in the engine
compartment.
● Every three months, check the
high voltage battery's state of
charge. If the state of charge is
below 30 percent, recharge the
high voltage battery to 30
percent.
Putting back into operation
When the vehicle is to be put back into
operation:
1. Connect the clamp to the positive
terminal of the vehicle battery in
the engine compartment.
2. PHEV: Connect the clamp to the
negative terminal of the vehicle
battery under the armrest.
3. Initialise the power windows 3 26.
● Check tyre pressure.
● Fill up the washer fluid reservoir.
● ICE / PHEV: Check the engine oil
level.
● Check the coolant level.
● Fit the number plate if necessary.
Propulsion types 3 4.
End-of-life vehicle recovery
Information on end-of-life vehicle
recovery centres and the recycling of
end-of-life vehicles is available on our
website, where legally required. Only
entrust this work to an authorised
recycling centre.
High voltage battery
The high voltage battery is designed
for the life of the vehicle if the
recommendations are followed. If it
becomes necessary to replace the
high voltage battery, contact a
workshop for instructions on its
disposal. Improper disposal carries
the risk of severe burns, electric
shock, and damage to the
environment.
Recommendations 3 224.