Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery
is needed. WARNING Vehicle Storage WARNING You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting for tips
on working around a battery without getting hurt. Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery to keep
the battery from running down. Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery or use
a battery trickle charger. It is not necessary to check the all–wheel drive lubricant levels. WARNING 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. See Parking Brake . If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service.Battery
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.
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.All-Wheel Drive
Starter Switch Check
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately
if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start only in P (Park)
or N (Neutral).