Battery
Refer to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery is needed.
See Engine Compartment Overview for battery location.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Vehicle Storage
WARNING
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting for tips on
working around a battery without getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger.
See also:
Passive Door Lock
If the vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system, when enabled, this
feature allows the doors to lock after several seconds if all doors are closed
and at least one RKE transmitter has been ...
Jump Starting
For more information about the
vehicle battery, see Battery.
If the vehicle battery has run down,
you may want to use another
vehicle and some jumper cables to
start your vehicle. Be sure to ...
Traction Control System (TCS)
The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system is on when the
vehicle is started.
- To turn off traction control, press and release located on the console.
illuminates and the a ...