Charging Procedure
Turn OFF the ignition when connecting or disconnecting the battery cables, the battery charger or the jumper cables. Failure to do so may damage the ECM/PCM or other electronic components.
Refer to Fastener Caution .
When charging side-terminal batteries with the battery cables connected, connect the charger to the positive cable bolt and to a ground located away from the battery. When charging side-terminal batteries with the battery cables disconnected, install the battery side terminal adapters and connect the charger to the adapters.
- Turn OFF the charger.
- Ensure that all of the battery terminal connections are clean and tight.
- Connect the charger positive lead to the battery positive terminal on the battery or the remote jumper stud underhood.
- Connect the negative charger lead to a solid engine ground or to a ground stud in the engine compartment that is connected directly to the battery negative terminal, but away from the battery.
- Select "Charging," "PDI" and "In Vehicle" when setting up the charger.
- Select the proper battery type, Flooded, AGM, Spiral AGM or Stop/Start AGM.
- Enter the CCA as shown on the battery label.
Do not connect the negative charger lead to the housings of other vehicle electrical accessories or equipment. The action of the battery charger may damage such equipment.
If you connect the negative cable of the charger directly to the negative terminal of the battery, Autostop/Autostart will be disabled. Disconnect and Reconnect the Battery Sensor Module to enable Autostop/Autostart.