BatteryYour vehicle has a maintenance free battery.When it is time for a new battery, get one that has thereplacement number shown on the original battery’slabel. We recommend an ACDelco® replacementbattery. See Engine Compartment Overview onpage 5-12 for battery location.Warning: Battery posts, terminals and relatedaccessories contain lead and lead compounds,chemicals known to the State of California to causecancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands afterhandling.Vehicle StorageIf you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 daysor more, remove the black, negative (−) cable fromthe battery. This will help keep your battery fromrunning down.{CAUTION:Batteries have acid that can burn you and gasthat can explode. You can be badly hurt if youare not careful. See Jump Starting onpage 5-41 for tips on working around a batterywithout getting hurt.Also, for your audio system, see Theft-DeterrentFeature on page 3-111.5-40
