High Voltage Battery Service Disconnect
•
The high voltage battery service disconnect is located under the rear passenger seat
lower cushion
.
If your vehicle requires service see your authorized dealer
.
WARNING!
Never try to remove the high voltage service disconnect
.
The high voltage service dis-
connect is used when your vehicle requires service by a trained technician at an autho-
rized dealer
.
Failure to follow this warning can cause severe burns or electrical shock
that may result in serious injury or death
.
Disposal Of The High Voltage Battery
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Your vehicle’s high voltage battery is designed to last the life of your vehicle
.
See your
authorized dealer for information on the disposal of the battery if it should require
replacement
.
General Information
The vehicle is also equipped with a Battery Management System that is designed to:
•
Ensure safe operation
•
Maximize driving range
•
Maximize the life expectancy of the high voltage battery
NOTE:
The high voltage battery contains contactors that will open and close during vehicle shut
down, start up or when plugging the vehicle in for charging
.
The contactors will produce a
clicking noise that can be heard from within the vehicle
.
The clicking noise observed is the
sound of these contactors as they open and close and is normal operation for your 500e
.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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Summary of Contents for 2014 500e
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