E-DUCATO
Technical description
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2.2
12V battery
The 12V battery in the electric vehicle is a secondary 12V direct-
current battery. This battery provides the energy necessary for
operating the vehicle equipment (headlights, windscreen wipers,
sound system, etc.).
IMPORTANT
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If necessary, the 12V battery must be replaced by an equivalent
battery.
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The battery is located in the passenger compartment under the
driver's feet. Its negative terminal is connected to the metal
chassis for electrical earthing.
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The operations on the battery must be carried out by a qualified
towing operative/mechanic who is qualified to work on the HV
high-voltage electrical circuit of an electric vehicle.
2.3
Precautions relating to the HV electrical system
Works on HV electrical system
IMPORTANT
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The propulsion system of the electric vehicle is connected by
the high-voltage batteries and when the system is active the
components are then powered at high-voltage. Observe the
warning messages on the labels on the vehicle when ac-
cessing the zones where HV wires are present. Any interven-
tion or modification on the high-voltage electrical system of the
vehicle (components, cables, connectors, high-voltage bat-
teries) is strictly forbidden due to the risks it may imply for your
safety. In this case, contact a Fiat Dealership. Tampering with
the high-voltage system can lead to serious burns or electrical
discharges with even fatal consequences.
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Do not resell, give away or modify the high-voltage batteries.
The high-voltage batteries must only be used on the vehicle on
which they were supplied. If a battery is used outside the ve-
hicle or modified, accidents such as electric shock, heat or
smoke generation, explosion or electrolyte leakage may occur.
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If the vehicle is scrapped without removing the high-voltage
batteries, contact with high-voltage components, cables and
connectors could cause very dangerous electric shock.
