Battery System: Description

A single 12-volt battery is standard factory-installed equipment on this model. Some vehicles are equipped with a second auxiliary battery for running additional electrical equipment. The standard battery is located in the engine compartment, while the auxiliary battery (if equipped) is located under the passengers front seat. The battery system for this vehicle covers the following related components, which are covered in further detail later in this article:

• Battery  - The 12v storage battery(s) provides a reliable means of storing a renewable source of electrical energy within the vehicle.
• Battery Cables  - The battery cables connect the battery terminal posts to the vehicle electrical system.
• Battery Holddown  - The battery holddown hardware secures the battery in the battery tray in the engine compartment.
• Battery Tray  - The battery tray provides a secure mounting location in the vehicle for the battery and an anchor point for the battery holddown hardware.

For battery system maintenance schedules and jump starting procedures, see the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box. Optionally, refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE for the recommended battery maintenance schedules and for the proper battery jump starting procedure. While battery charging can be considered a maintenance procedure, the battery charging procedure and related information are located later in this article. This was done because the battery must be fully-charged before any battery system diagnosis or testing procedures can be performed.