Battery
This vehicle has two or more maintenance free batteries.
When it is time for a new battery, see your dealer/retailer
for one that has the replacement number shown on
the original battery’s label.
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
{CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that
can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not
careful. SeeJump Starting on page 5-62for tips
on working around a battery without getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: If the vehicleis driven infrequently,
remove the black, negative (−) cable from each battery.
This helps keep the batteries from running down.
Extended Storage: For extended storage of the vehicle,
remove the black, negative (−) cable from each battery or
use a battery trickle charger. This helps maintain the
charge of the batteries over an extended period of time.
When ready to use the vehicle again, refer to the engine
starting procedure in the Index.
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