The traction battery and low-voltage electrical system have different roles. A full main battery does not by itself tell you whether the car’s low-voltage system is functioning correctly.
EVVerity explains
A low-voltage fault can affect vehicle controls even when energy remains in the traction battery. Follow the vehicle’s warning and assistance instructions. Do not infer from the charge percentage that every electrical system is healthy.
Consult the exact owner’s manual before any jump-start or recovery attempt. The high-voltage traction battery is not something to jump-start. If the supported low-voltage procedure is unclear, use qualified roadside assistance rather than improvising connections.
Record symptoms and dates and arrange an appropriate diagnosis if the problem returns. Repeatedly restoring operation is not an explanation of the cause. Keep any diagnostic identifiers private and share only general observations in a community discussion.
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