Battery System: Description: Description
This vehicle is equipped with a single 12-volt battery located in the rear floor area near the spare tire. The battery system for this vehicle covers the following related components:
- Battery - The storage battery provides a reliable means of storing a renewable source of electrical energy within the vehicle.
- Battery Cables - The battery cables connect the positive and negatively charged battery terminal posts to the vehicle electrical system.
- Battery Hold-Down - The battery hold-down hardware secures the battery in the battery tray.
- Battery Retention Strap - The battery retention strap securely holds the battery in place in the event of a rear impact collision.
- Battery Tray - The battery tray provides a secure mounting location in the vehicle for the battery and an anchor point for the battery hold-down hardware.
For battery system maintenance schedules, refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Maintenance Schedules - Description . For the proper jump starting procedure, refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Jump Starting - Standard Procedure . The battery must be fully-charged before any battery system diagnosis or testing procedures can be performed.