Recommendations for hybrid battery
Some circumstances may lead to damage to the hybrid battery and shorten its service life. The recommendations are designed for long service life for the hybrid battery and good performance while driving.
Long-term parking
Recommended State Of Charge (SOC) for long-term parking (longer than 3 months) is 25-50%.
Check the state of charge (SoC) in the driver display on a regular basis.
- If the State Of Charge (SOC) is higher – drive the car until it reaches the recommended level.
- If the State Of Charge (SOC) is lower – charge the car to the recommended level.
Low State Of Charge (SOC)
Important
The hybrid battery may be seriously damaged if it is not charged after being fully discharged.
Parking in a hot climate
Important
Avoid exposing the car to extreme temperatures. If there is a risk of temperatures around 55 °C (131 °F) then parking for longer than 24 hours should be completely avoided in order to avoid serious damage to the battery.
Note
Store the car in a cool place and avoid extreme temperatures during long-term storage in order to minimise the risk of battery damage. Select a storage location indoors or in the shade, depending on where the temperature is lowest, particularly in a hot climate.