Battery Description

Battery Warning Label:

The maintenance-free battery is the standard original equipment battery. There are no vent plugs in the cover. The maintenance-free battery is completely sealed except for two small vent holes in the side. These vent holes release the small amount of gas that is produced in the battery.

The battery has three functions as a major source of energy:
- Engine cranking
- Voltage stabilizer
- Alternate source of energy with generator overload.

Battery Specification Label:

The battery specification label contains information about the following:
- The test ratings
- The original equipment catalog number
- The recommended replacement model number

Battery Ratings
A battery has two ratings:
- Reserve capacity
- Cold cranking amperage

When a battery is replaced use a battery with similar ratings. Refer to the battery specification label on the original battery or refer to Battery Usage.

Reserve Capacity
Reserve capacity is the time (in minutes) necessary to discharge a completely charged battery to a terminal voltage of 10.5 Volts under the following conditions:
- A constant rate of 25 amperes.
- A constant temperature of 27°C (80°F).

Refer to Battery Usage for the reserve capacity rating of the original equipment battery.

Cold Cranking Amperage
The cold cranking amperage is an indication of the ability of the battery to crank the engine at cold temperatures. The cold cranking amperage is the minimum amperage necessary to maintain 7.2 Volts for 30 seconds at -18°C (0°F). Refer to Battery Usage for the cold cranking amperage rating for this vehicle.