Description (Battery System): Notes

The battery system for this vehicle covers the following related components, which are covered in further detail later in this service information :

• Starter Battery (also referred to as the main vehicle battery)  - The starter battery provides a reliable means of storing a renewable source of electrical energy within the vehicle.
• Auxiliary Battery  - The auxiliary battery is designed to provide small amounts of current over a long time period to power optional equipment such as trailers, lift gates, refrigeration units, and service and emergency vehicles.
• Battery Cables  - The battery cables connect the battery terminal posts to the vehicle electrical system.
• Battery Holddown  - The battery holddown hardware secures the starter battery in the battery well in front of the driver seat and the auxiliary battery in the battery tray in the engine compartment.
• Auxiliary Battery Tray  - The auxiliary battery tray provides a secure mounting location in the vehicle for the battery and an anchor point for the battery holddown hardware.