TSBELE065R1

GROUP
ELE
MODEL
2015MY ~
Soul EV (PS EV)
NUMBER
065 (REV 1, 06/24/2015)
DATE
June 2015
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
12V AND HIGH-VOLTAGE (HV) BATTERY RECEIVING
INSPECTION AND IN STORAGE MAINTENANCE
SUBJECT:
 NOTICE
This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised
sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area.
This bulletin outlines the procedure for charging the 12V and the High-Voltage (HV) batteries on
Soul EV (PS EV) vehicles while in dealer inventory. Always ensure the vehicles are regularly
checked and maintained per the in-stock vehicle maintenance instruction and record sheet. Keep
the sheet up to date by recording all maintenance items as they are performed. Keeping the form
(or a copy) in the vehicle will allow for easy spot-checking, as well as demonstrating proper
maintenance and record keeping to potential customers. Follow the Service Procedure outlined
in this bulletin to keep the batteries properly charged, at all times, to prevent a possible reduction
in service life or premature failure of the batteries.
WARNING

Caution labels are attached to all the High-Voltage (HV) components.

High-Voltage (HV) cables and connectors are orange in color.

Do NOT touch any High-Voltage (HV) components, cables or connectors
without proper protective gear and training. Failure to observe this warning
could result in electrical shock, serious injury, or even death.
File Under: ELECTRICAL
Circulate To:

X General Manager

X Service Advisors

X Technicians

X Service Manager

X Parts Manager

X Body Shop Manager 
X Fleet Repair
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12V AND HIGH-VOLTAGE (HV) BATTERY RECEIVING
INSPECTION AND IN STORAGE MAINTENANCE
SUBJECT:
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OVERVIEW
4
1
5
4
7
6
2
3
1.
2.
3.
4.
Motor operation gauge
Speedometer
Distance to Empty (DTE)
Warning and Indicator
Lights
5. State of Charge (SOC)
Gauge
6. LCD display
7. READY Lamp
4
1.
To start the Soul EV, press the Start/Stop Button (SSB) while depressing brake pedal, until
the READY lamp (see table above) in the gauge cluster illuminates.
2.
Within 48 hours after receiving the vehicle, start the vehicle and leave it in READY mode
with the headlamps in the ON position, for at least 20 minutes, to charge the 12V battery.
 NOTICE
3.

This procedure MUST be performed on all Soul EV (PS EV) within 48 hours of
receiving the vehicle.

To avoid draining of the 12V battery, make sure the
power connector switch is set to the OFF position
when storing the vehicle.

If the 12V battery is discharged to the extent that the
car can’t be started, open the hood and start the
vehicle using jumper cables.
Power Connector Switch
Every thirty (30) days, perform a “maintenance charge” on the 12V battery by starting the
vehicle and leaving it in READY mode, with the headlamps in the ON position, for at least
20 minutes.
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SUBJECT:
4.
12V AND HIGH-VOLTAGE (HV) BATTERY RECEIVING
INSPECTION AND IN STORAGE MAINTENANCE
Check the vehicle State of Charge (SOC)
by pressing the EV button on the center
stack and verify the SOC under the
“Energy Information” section of the
screen.
 NOTICE
Refrain from driving the vehicle when
any battery warning messages are
displayed on the screen and/or
cluster.
5.
If a vehicle is below 30% SOC, displays the
“Low EV Battery Warning” on the screen, or
the SOC warning light is illuminated in the
cluster (see table below), charge the HV
battery
until
the
SOC
reaches
approximately 50%. It is recommended to
keep the HV battery between 30% and
70% SOC when the vehicle is in storage,
to minimize battery deterioration.
NOTE: to charge the HV battery, the
Start/Stop Button must be set to OFF.
SOC Warning Light
If SOC is 20% or
lower, this warning
light
will
be
illuminated in the
cluster.
If SOC is 8.5% or
lower, this warning
light will be illuminated
in the cluster.
 NOTICE

When charging on Level 2 (208-240VAC), the HV battery will gain approximately
20% charge per hour. For example, if a vehicle’s SOC is 20% prior to charging, it
will require approximately 1 ½ hours of charging to reach 50% SOC.

Do NOT charge the HV battery of in storage vehicles to more than 70% SOC.

Prior to delivery of the vehicle to the customer, make sure the HV battery is
charged to 100% SOC.
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