Hongqi E-HS9, Manual

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7-3. Self-maintenance
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Notice
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The power battery assembly is integrated with a thermal management system, but
it is still recommended that users shall avoid aggressive driving in extreme high
and low temperature environment as much as possible.
◼
The power battery should be stored in a dry and ventilated environment at - 40-
60
℃
. In order to ensure the battery performance, it is not recommended to expose
the complete vehicle to the environment below -30
℃
or above 60
℃
for more than
24 h. It is recommended to store the battery in the environment at 5-30
℃
if the
storage duration exceeds one week.
◼
Avoid exposing the power battery to hot or humid environment for a long time
(such as when baking paint), and do not exceed 30 min at 70
℃
or 20 min at 80
℃
.
It is recommended to remove the power battery assembly during paint baking.
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If the vehicle is to be re-charged after more than 2 months from last charging and
discharging, please charge via household or AC charging piles.
◼
Try to avoid driving the vehicle in water exceeding the chassis height, otherwise it
may cause permanent damage to the power battery assembly. If the vehicle
wades, please drive it to a dry area for parking as soon as possible.
◼
Do not park the vehicle in a wet and ponding place, and avoid the power battery
from soaking in water for a long time to prevent fire.
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Failure to maintain the battery for more than 6 months may cause damage to the
battery.
◼
In order to protect the battery performance, it is not advisable to discharge the
power to a very low level, otherwise it may cause permanent damage to the battery
performance.
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When the power battery capacity is obviously attenuated (the driving range of the
vehicle obviously reduce) or the power battery has serious failure (the vehicle
cannot drive normally, and the instrument prompts "power system failed"), please
contact the authorized FAW Hongqi dealer to test and maintain the power battery
and to replace the power battery assembly where necessary.