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If this is not the case, charging ha snot
started; repeat the procedure ensuring
that all connections are correct.
If the ambient temperature is lower
than -25° C, charging may not be
possible.
-
check that the charging
lamp in the instrument panel
and the green CHARGING
indicator in the controller are
on (not fl ashing).
The traction battery state of charge
indicator is displayed in the instrument
panel and the position of the needle
progresses as the battery is charged.
As a safety measure, the motor
will not start when the charging
cable is connected to the vehicle's
socket. Also, any attempt to start
the motor interrupts the charging
procedure. It will then be necessary to
disconnect and reconnect the charging
cable plug to continue charging.
To optimise the service life of
the main battery, recharge it
completely every fi fteen days.
For a complete charge, follow the
normal charging procedure without
interruption until it stops automatically,
confi rmed by charging lamp going off
in the instrument panel. Opening the
driver's door temporarily wakes the
state of charge indicator allowing the
state of charge of the traction battery to
be checked.
The commencement of charging
is confi rmed by fl ashing of the
direction indicators.
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ANCILLARIES BATTERY
ANCILLARIES BATTERY
All of the other electrical components
on your vehicle are powered by the
ancillaries battery.
It is located in the front compartment
under the bonnet and is charged by
the traction battery, during phases
of operation ("Ready" lamp in in the
instrument panel) and charging.
If the ancillaries battery is
discharged, the electric motor
cannot be started and charging
of the traction battery is no longer
possible.
It is recommended that the
ancillaries battery be disconnected
if the vehicle is not to be used for
more than a month. Before doing anything:
- put the vehicle in position P
,
switch off the ignition, check that
the central display screen is off,
and ensure that the vehicle is not
connected to a power point,
- open the bonnet using the interior
release lever and then the exterior
safety catch,
- secure the bonnet stay,
- remove the protective cover from
the battery for access to the two
terminals.
Access to the battery
