BATTERY & CABLES
Vehicles are equipped with a 12 volt maintenance-free battery (10655) which is located in the luggage compartment, next to the spare tire. The battery purges any battery gases to the outside of the vehicle by means of a vent hose. This vent hose must be attached at all times. New batteries must be of the same vented design.
The battery contains a built-in hydrometer. The hydrometer eye indication is as follows
- A Green dot means the battery is OK.
- A Yellow dot, or a Red dot, or when the Green dot is not visible, means the battery needs to be charged.
If the battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or after a new battery has been installed.
The battery normally does not require additional water during its useful life. For longer, trouble-free operation, the top of battery should be clean and dry. Also, make certain the battery cables (14300, 14301) are always tightly fastened to the battery terminals.
If any terminal corrosion is detected, remove the cables from the terminals and clean with a wire brush. Battery acid can be neutralized with a solution of baking soda and water.
Always dispose of automotive batteries in a responsible manner. Follow your local authorized standards for disposal. Call your local authorized recycling center to find out more about recycling automotive batteries.
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BATTERY DISCONNECT
| WARNING | Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury. Therefore, do no allow flames, sparks or lighted substances to come near the battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide ventilation. |
| WARNING | To avoid accidental deployment and possible injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or installing any front or side air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) components and before repairing, installing, adjusting or striking components near the front or side air bag sensors, such as doors, instrument panel, console, door latches, strikers, seats and hood latches. Please refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article to determine location of the front air bag sensors. To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait at least one minute. Be sure to disconnect auxiliary batteries and power supplies (if equipped). |
| WARNING | When lifting a battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to spew through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury. Lift with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. |
| WARNING | Keep out of the reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Also, shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against possible splashing of the acid solution. In case of acid contact with the skin or eyes, flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician immediately. |
Note. Door windows need to be recalibrated whenever battery is disconnected.
Note. When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven to relearn its strategy.
- Remove the luggage compartment floor panel.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Disconnect the positive battery cable.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
- Lower the window completely and hold the window control switch in the down position for two seconds.
- Immediately after releasing the window control switch from the down position, raise the window completely and hold the switch in the up position for two seconds.
All cables
Pinpoint Test A
- Battery/Intermediate Positive Cables
- Battery Negative Cable
- Intermediate Positive Cable
- Engine Cable
- All Cables