Charging System - General Information: Specifications
BATTERY
| Engine | Item | Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles with 4.4L engine | Type | Low maintenance Lead-Silver-Calcium |
| Capacity | 800 amps - 90 amp/hour | |
| Reserve capacity | 150 minutes @ 25 amps | |
| Vehicles with 4.2L engine | Type | Low maintenance Lead-Silver-Calcium |
| Capacity | 800 amps - 90 amp/hour | |
| Reserve capacity | 150 minutes @ 25 amps | |
| Vehicles with 3.6L engine | Type | Low maintenance Lead-Silver-Calcium |
| Capacity | 950 amps - 90 amp/hour | |
| Reserve capacity | 150 minutes @ 25 amps |
CAUTION:
The vehicle status and battery condition must be established before attempting battery disconnect/connect. Reference must then be made to the following table to establish the relevant procedure to be followed.
CAUTION:
After connecting the battery, the steering wheel must be turned to full left-hand and full right-hand lock with the engine running. This allows the dynamic stability control system to calibrate the steering wheel position. Failure to follow this instruction will result in a variety of instrument cluster warning lights being illuminated.
NOTE:
If there is insufficient capacity in the battery to disarm the alarm, the alarm may sound on connection of the battery - turning the ignition key to position II will disarm the alarm.
BATTERY DISCONNECT/CONNECT
| Vehicle status | Battery charged | Battery discharged |
| - | Procedure | Procedure |
| Engine running | 1 | - |
| Vehicle powered down, locked and alarmed | 2 | 3 |
| Vehicle unlocked | 4 | 5 |
PROCEDURE 1
| Disconnect the battery | Connect the battery |
| 1. If possible, apply the parking brake or chock the wheels | 1. Make sure that all the electrical systems and ignition are switched OFF |
| 2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. | 2. Connect the battery GROUND cable |
| 3. Wait 2 minutes for the engine management system to POWER DOWN | - |
| 4. Open the hood | - |
| 5. Disconnect the battery GROUND cable | - |
PROCEDURE 2
| Disconnect the battery | Connect the battery |
| 1. Unlock the vehicle and disarm the alarm using the UNLOCK button on the key fob | 1. Make sure that all the electrical systems and ignition are switched OFF |
| 2. Enter the vehicle, turn the ignition key to position II , apply the parking brake or chock the wheels and then turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. Remove the key to POWER DOWN the information and entertainment system | 2. Connect the battery GROUND cable |
| 3. Wait 2 minutes for the engine management system to POWER DOWN | - |
| 4. Open the hood | - |
| 5. Disconnect the battery GROUND cable | - |
PROCEDURE 3
| Disconnect the battery | Connect the battery |
| 1. Unlock the vehicle from the driver's door using the key | 1. Make sure that all the electrical systems and ignition are switched OFF |
| 2. Enter the vehicle, apply the parking brake or chock the wheels | 2. Connect the battery GROUND cable |
| 3. Open the hood | 3. Turn the ignition key to position II |
| 4. Disconnect the battery GROUND cable | - |
PROCEDURE 4
| Disconnect the battery | Connect the battery |
| 1. Enter the vehicle, turn the ignition key to position II , apply the parking brake or chock the wheels and then turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. Remove the key to POWER DOWN the information and entertainment system | 1. Make sure that all the electrical systems and ignition are switched OFF |
| 2. Wait 2 minutes for the engine management system to POWER DOWN | 2. Connect the battery GROUND cable |
| 3. Open the hood | - |
| 4. Disconnect the battery GROUND cable | - |
PROCEDURE 5
| Disconnect the battery | Connect the battery |
| 1. Enter the vehicle, apply the parking brake or chock the wheels | 1. Make sure that all the electrical systems and ignition are switched OFF |
| 2. Open the hood | 2. Connect the battery GROUND cable |
| 3. Disconnect the battery GROUND cable | 3. Turn the ignition key to position II |
WARNING:
Take care when working near rotating parts of the engine.
WARNING:
Prior to attempting to start the disabled vehicle, make sure that the parking brake is applied or suitably chock the wheels. Make sure that 'P' - PARK - Automatic Gearbox or NEUTRAL - Manual Gearbox is selected.
WARNING:
Suitable eye protection must be worn when working in the vicinity of the battery.
WARNING:
DO NOT attempt to start the disabled vehicle if it is suspected that the electrolyte in the battery is frozen.
WARNING:
During normal use, batteries emit explosive hydrogen gas sufficient to cause severe explosions and capable of causing serious injury - keep sparks and naked lights away from the engine compartment.
CAUTION:
Make sure that there is no physical contact between the donor and disabled vehicles other than the booster cables.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the slave battery/starting aid is of the 12 volt type.
CAUTION:
Make sure that all electrical systems and ignition are switched OFF prior to connecting the booster cables.
CAUTION:
Disconnect the booster cables prior to operating any electrical systems.
VEHICLE JUMP (EMERGENCY) STARTING - USING ANOTHER VEHICLE
| Carry out the following operations in the sequence given |
|---|
| 1. Connect one end of the RED (+) booster cable to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal of the DONOR vehicle |
| 2. Connect the other end of the RED (+) booster cable to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal of the DISABLED vehicle |
| 3. Connect one end of the BLACK (-) booster cable to the GROUND (-) battery terminal of the DONOR vehicle |
| 4. Connect the other end of the BLACK (-) booster cable to a good earth point e.g. unpainted metal surface or engine mounting at least 0.5 m (19.7 in) from the battery or fuel lines on the DISABLED vehicle |
| 5. Start the engine of the DONOR vehicle and allow it to idle for a few minutes |
| 6. Start the engine of the DISABLED vehicle |
| 7. Allow the engines of both vehicles to idle for a few minutes, then switch off the engine of the DONOR vehicle |
| 8. Disconnect the BLACK (-) booster cable from the earth point of the PREVIOUSLY DISABLED vehicle |
| 9. Disconnect the BLACK (-) booster cable from the battery of the DONOR vehicle |
| 10. Disconnect the RED (+) booster cable from the PREVIOUSLY DISABLED vehicle |
| 11. Disconnect the RED (+) booster cable from the battery of the DONOR vehicle |
VEHICLE JUMP (EMERGENCY) STARTING - USING A SLAVE BATTERY/STARTING AID
| Carry out the following operations in the sequence given |
|---|
| 1. Connect the end of the RED (+) booster cable to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal of the vehicle |
| 2. Connect the end of the BLACK (-) booster cable to the GROUND (-) battery terminal of the vehicle |
| 3. Start the engine of the vehicle and allow it to idle |
| 4. Disconnect the BLACK (-) booster cable from the battery terminal of the vehicle |
| 5. Disconnect the RED (+) booster cable from the battery terminal of the vehicle |