An Absorbed Glass Matt (AGM) battery is fitted to this vehicle.
CONNECTING JUMP LEADS
WARNING
- Remove all metal jewelry before working on, or near, a battery or boost terminals. Never allow metal objects or vehicle components to come into contact with the battery or boost terminals. Metal objects can cause sparks or short circuits, resulting in an explosion.
- Motor vehicles contain fuel, oils, and fluids, battery posts, terminals, and related accessories which contain lead and lead compounds and other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. These chemicals are found in vehicles, vehicle parts and accessories, both new and as replacements. When being serviced, these vehicles generate used oil, waste fluids, grease, fumes and particulates, all known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and reproductive harm.
- Do not expose any battery to an open flame or spark, as the battery produces explosive, flammable gas. Open flames or sparks may cause a fire or explosion, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Never jump start (boost), charge, or try to start a vehicle with a frozen battery. Doing so can result in an explosion.
- Before attempting to start the vehicle, make sure that the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) is applied, or suitably chock the wheels. Make sure that Park (P) is selected. Failing to do so may result in unexpected movement of the vehicle, potentially causing death or serious injury.
- Suitable eye protection must be worn when working in the area of a battery. The battery contains acid, which, when coming into contact with eyes, may cause serious injury.
- During normal use, batteries emit explosive gas sufficient to cause severe explosions and capable of causing serious injury. Keep sparks and open flames away from the battery. Ignition sources may cause explosions, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Do not disconnect the discharged battery. Disconnecting a discharged battery may cause an electric shock, resulting in injury.
CAUTION
Make sure there is no physical contact between the donor and disabled vehicles, other than the jump leads. The body of the vehicles can conduct electricity, which may cause an electric shock.
CAUTION
Make sure that any battery or starting aid is a 12V device. Non-12V devices may cause damage to the vehicle.
CAUTION
Disconnect the jump leads before operating any electrical equipment. Failing to do so may cause damage to the vehicle’s systems.
CAUTION
Make sure the jump leads being used are of high quality, in good condition and are rated to the engine capacity of both vehicles. Incorrectly rated jump leads may not supply sufficient power to the disabled vehicle’s battery and may overheat when attempting to start the vehicle.
NOTES
Before connecting the jump leads to the disabled vehicle’s battery terminals, make sure the donor vehicle’s boost point connections are correct. Also make sure that all electrical equipment has been switched off. Failing to do so may cause damage in the vehicle’s systems.
- Disabled vehicle.
- Donor vehicle.
Before connecting and disconnecting the jump leads, open the hood and remove the under-hood covers. Locate the 12V battery. See UNDER-HOOD COVERS REMOVAL.
The following procedure should be used to connect and disconnect the jump leads:
- Connect the positive (red) jump lead to the recommended positive (+) boost point terminal on the donor vehicle.
NOTES
Refer to the donor vehicle’s Owner’s Handbook for the recommended boost terminal location.
- Connect the other end of the positive (red) jump lead to the positive (+) boost point terminal on the disabled vehicle, as illustrated.
- Connect the negative (black) jump lead to the recommended negative (–) boost point terminal on the donor vehicle.
NOTES
Refer to the donor vehicle’s Owner’s Handbook for the recommended boost terminal location.
- Connect the other end of the negative (black) jump lead to the negative (–) boost point terminal on the disabled vehicle, as illustrated.
NOTES
Check that all cables are clear of any moving components and that all four connections are secure.
- If the donor vehicle has an internal combustion engine, start the engine and allow it to idle for a few minutes. If the donor vehicle is an Electric Vehicle (EV), start the electrical system. With the electrical system on for a few minutes, charge the vehicle’s 12V battery from the main propulsion battery.
- Press the START/STOP button once to start the electrical system of the disabled vehicle. See ENABLING THE VEHICLE’S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NOTES
Do not switch on any electrical circuits on the previously disabled vehicle until after the jump leads have been removed.
- Allow the donor vehicle to charge the disabled vehicle for a few minutes.
- Switch off the donor vehicle.
- Disconnect the negative (black) jump lead from the previously disabled vehicle.
- Disconnect the negative (black) jump lead from the donor vehicle.
- Disconnect the positive (red) jump lead from the previously disabled vehicle.
- Disconnect the positive (red) jump lead from the donor vehicle.
Refit the under-hood covers. See UNDER-HOOD COVERS REFITTING.
Close the hood.
CONNECTING A STARTING AID
- Disabled vehicle.
- Starting aid, or a slave battery.
Before connecting and disconnecting the jump leads, open the hood and remove the under-hood covers. Locate the 12V battery. See UNDER-HOOD COVERS REMOVAL.
To start the vehicle using a starting aid, or a slave battery, carry out the following:
- Connect the positive (red) jump lead to the vehicle’s positive (+) boost point terminal, as illustrated.
- Connect the negative (black) jump lead to the vehicle’s negative (–) boost point terminal, as illustrated.
- Switch on the starting aid.
- Press the START/STOP button once to switch on the vehicle’s electrical system. See ENABLING THE VEHICLE’S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
- Disconnect the negative (black) jump lead from the vehicle’s boost point terminal.
- Switch off the starting aid.
- Disconnect the positive (red) jump lead from the vehicle’s boost point terminal.
Refit the under-hood covers. See UNDER-HOOD COVERS REFITTING.
Close the hood.
REMOVING THE VEHICLE BATTERY
WARNING
Switch off the vehicle’s electric system before disconnecting battery terminals, in order to avoid electric shock.
WARNING
Always disconnect the negative terminal first and reconnect last. Failure to do so may lead to electric shock.
WARNING
Use caution when lifting the battery out of, or into, the vehicle. It is heavy, and may cause injury when lifting, or if dropped.
WARNING
Do not tip the battery when lifting or moving. Tilting the battery more than 45 degrees may damage the battery, and may cause the battery fluid to leak out. Battery fluid is highly corrosive and toxic, and may cause injury.
CAUTION
Battery disconnection, removal, and replacement should be carried out only by qualified personnel. Failure to do so may result in damage to the vehicle. Consult a retailer/authorized repairer.
Special tools are required to refit the battery after removal.
Used batteries must be disposed of correctly as batteries contain a number of harmful substances. Seek advice on disposal from a retailer/authorized repairer or the local authority.
CHARGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY
WARNING
Battery disconnection, removal, and replacement should be carried out only by qualified personnel, in order to avoid injury. Consult a retailer/authorized repairer.
WARNING
Make sure that the correct type and rating of charger used. Using an unsuitable charger may damage the battery, and could cause the battery to explode.
WARNING
Always charge the battery in a well-ventilated area away from any open flames, sparks or other ignition sources. During charging the battery can produce a highly explosive and flammable gas.
If the vehicle’s battery should require charging, the battery must be removed from the vehicle. Consult a retailer/authorized repairer.
Used batteries must be disposed of correctly as they contain a number of harmful substances. Seek advice on disposal from a retailer/authorized repairer or the local authority.
REPLACING THE VEHICLE BATTERY
WARNING
Battery disconnection, removal, and replacement should be carried out only by qualified personnel, in order to avoid any injury. Consult a retailer/authorized repairer.
WARNING
Only install a battery of the same type and rating. Installing an incorrect battery may result in a fire and injury, or damage to the electrical system. If you are in any doubt when installing a battery, seek qualified assistance.
WARNING
When refitting the battery make sure that no metal objects, or vehicle components, come into contact with the battery terminals. Failure to do so may lead to an eletrick shock.
WARNING
Switch off the vehicle’s electrical system before disconnecting the battery terminals. Failure to do so may lead to an eletrick shock.
WARNING
Always disconnect the negative terminal first and reconnect last, in order to avoid electric shock.
If the vehicle’s battery should require replacing, the battery must be removed from the vehicle. Consult a retailer/authorized repairer.
Used batteries must be disposed of correctly as they contain a number of harmful substances. Seek advice on disposal from a retailer/authorized repairer or the local authority.
EFFECTS OF DISCONNECTING
WARNING
The 12V battery lead remains live, even when the 12V battery is disconnected. Suitable precautions need to be taken by qualified personnel. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. Consult a retailer/authorized repairer.
Disconnecting the battery can affect a number of vehicle systems, especially if there is insufficient battery power before disconnection. For example, the alarm may trigger, depending on its state when the battery is disconnected. If the alarm does sound, use the smart key to disarm the security system. The windows may need recalibrating to operate correctly. See WINDOW RESET.
NOTES
After reconnecting the battery, a number of systems may need to be reset.
BATTERY MONITORING SYSTEM
The Intelligent Power System Management (IPSM) continuously monitors the condition of the 12V battery. If excessive battery discharge occurs, the system begins to shut down non-essential electrical systems in order to protect the battery.
If the IPSM calculates that the battery’s condition is not within the set parameters, the instrument panel displays a warning message. The message is displayed if the electric motor is not running. After 3 minutes, the IPSM begins shutting down the vehicle’s systems. Normal system operation resumes when the electric motor is started.
CAUTION
Only start the electric motor if it is safe to do so, in order to avoid damages to the vehicle’s systems.
NOTES
If the instrument panel displays a warning message, drive the vehicle to allow the battery to recover to an acceptable level. Drive the vehicle for at least 30 minutes in temperatures above 32°F (0°C), or at least 60 minutes if the temperatures are below 32°F (0°C). If normal system operation is not resumed when the electric motor is switched back off, the battery may not have been sufficiently charged. If safe to do so, restart the electric motor. If problems still exist, contact a retailer/authorized repairer.