Battery System: Description

A single 12-volt battery system is standard factory-installed equipment on this model. All of the components of the battery system are located within the engine compartment of the vehicle, except on vehicles equipped with a diesel engine. Vehicles equipped with a diesel engine have a battery mounted under the passenger front seat. The service information for the battery system in 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 negative 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 Thermal Guard  - The battery thermal guard insulates the battery to protect it from engine compartment temperature extremes.
• 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 and battery temperature sensor.

For battery system maintenance schedules and jump starting procedures, see the owner's manual. While battery charging can be considered a maintenance procedure, the battery charging procedures and related information are located in this article. This was done because the battery must be fully-charged before any battery system diagnosis or testing procedures can be performed. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURES  for the proper battery charging procedures.