Maintenance-Free Battery

Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery. Water will never need to be added, and periodic maintenance is not required.

NOTE:

The battery is stored under a cover in the luggage compartment. Remote battery terminals are located in the engine compartment for jump starting.

• Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution that can cause burns or even blindness. Do not allow battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean over the battery when attaching clamps. If acid contacts your eyes or skin, immediately flush the affected area with large amounts of water.
• Battery gas is highly flammable and explosive. Keep flames or sparks away from the battery. Do not use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output voltage greater than 12 volts. Do not allow the cable clamps to contact each other.
• Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling.
• The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that must not be disconnected and must be replaced only with a battery of the same type (vented).

• When replacing battery cables, it is important that the positive cable is connected to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post. Battery posts are marked positive (+) and negative (-) and are labeled on the battery case. Cable clamps must be tight on the terminals and free of corrosion.
• If a "quick charger" is used while the battery is in the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables before connecting the charger to the battery. Do not use a "quick charger" to provide starting voltage.