General Description

Battery Warning Label:

CAUTION: Refer to Batteries Produce Explosive Gasses Caution in Cautions and Notices.

The maintenance free battery is standard in all GM vehicles. The battery is completely sealed except for two small vent holes in the sides. The vent holes allow a small amount of gas produced in the battery to escape.

The battery provides the following three functions in the electrical system:
- The battery provides a source of energy for cranking the engine.
- The battery acts as a voltage stabilizer for the electrical system.
- The battery can provide energy when the electrical load exceeds the output of the generator, for a limited time.




This battery is made up of components that could be hazardous to the environment. Dispose of the battery as required by regulations.