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Maintenance
12V BATTERY
The vehicle is not equipped with a
common 12V battery which requires
periodic replacement. The battery is
a lithium polymer type integrated into
the high voltage battery. Full dis-
charge of the battery is prevented
through 12V battery protection sys-
tem which can isolate the 12V bat-
tery.
Always follow these instructions
when handling your vehicle's bat-
tery to prevent damage to your
battery:
• If you connect unauthorized
electronic devices to the battery,
the battery may be discharged.
Never use unauthorized
devices.
NOTICE
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH to you or bystanders,
always follow these precautions
when working near or handling
the battery:
Always read and follow
instructions carefully
when handling a battery.
Wear eye protection
designed to protect the
eyes from acid splashes.
Keep all flames, sparks,
or smoking materials
away from the battery.
•
NEVER attempt to recharge
the battery when the vehicle’s
battery cables are connected
to the battery.
•
The electrical ignition system
works with high voltage.
NEVER touch these compo-
nents with the vehicle ON
(
indicator ON) or when
the POWER button is in the
ON position.
WARNING
