Section 30 (Battery System (Service Information)): Description

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This vehicle is equipped with a single 12-volt battery. All of the components of the battery system are located within the engine compartment of the vehicle. The battery system for this vehicle contains the following components:

Battery - The storage battery provides a reliable means of storing a renewable source of electrical energy within the vehicle.
Battery Cables - The battery cables connect the positive and negative charged battery terminal posts to the vehicle electrical system.
Battery, Intelligent Sensor - The Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) serves to record and process measured battery variable values (current, voltage, temperature) for the vehicle power net management system.
Battery Holddown - The battery holddown hardware secures the battery in the battery tray.
Battery Thermal Guard - The battery thermal guard insulates the battery to protect it from engine compartment temperature extremes.
Battery Tray - The battery tray provides a secure mounting location in the vehicle for the battery and an anchor point for the battery holddown hardware.

For battery system maintenance schedules. Refer to MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES, DESCRIPTION .