ECall unit backup battery removal

1. ECall unit backup battery safety information

The eCall system is equipped with a backup battery to ensure the operation of the system even when the vehicle battery is damaged in the event of an accident or due to other reasons.

Note

  • After the eCall system has made an emergency call, be sure to replace the backup battery.
  • The service life of the backup battery is approximately 3 years.
  • When the backup battery is in an abnormal condition, the indicator light comes on red.

Warning

  • Erroneous handling of backup batteries contained in the eCall system may result in heat generation, explosion or fire possibly leading to burn injury or physical damage. To ensure safety and to avoid any possibilities of any accidents, please observe the following precautions.
  • Do not heat in high extreme temperature during use, storage or transportation. Heating batteries in high extreme temperature damages resin components like a gasket, a separator and so on. The damages cause ignition, rupture and the leakage of flammable liquid or gas. Moreover, if the batteries are dropped into fire or a hot oven for disposal, it may burst and burn fiercely.
  • Do not disassemble nor deform. If batteries are disassembled, irritant gases may be released, and exposed lithium alloy may react leading to fire. If batteries are deformed by pressure or impact, sealing may be damaged leading to leakage or internal insulation may be damaged leading to internal short circuit. Internal short circuit will result in heat generation that may lead to rupture or fire.

3. ECall unit backup battery removal

1) Remove the battery from the eCall unit.

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  1. Battery