BatteryYour vehicle has a maintenance free battery. Whenit 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 on page 5-42for tips on working around a battery withoutgetting hurt.Jump StartingIf your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want touse another vehicle and some jumper cables to startyour vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to doit safely.{CAUTION:Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerousbecause:• They contain acid that can burn you.• They contain gas that can explode orignite.• They contain enough electricity toburn you.If you do not follow these steps exactly, someor all of these things can hurt you.Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costlydamage to your vehicle that would not be coveredby your warranty.Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling itwill not work, and it could damage your vehicle.5-42
