This vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is time for a new battery, see your dealer/retailer for one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery's label. See Engine Compartment Overview for battery location.

Warning: 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.

Caution: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. 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: If the vehicle is driven infrequently, remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This helps keep the battery from running down.

Extended Storage: For extended storage of the vehicle, remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger. This helps maintain the charge of the battery over an extended period of time.

Your vehicle has a standard 12-volt battery and a 42-volt hybrid battery system.

When it is time for a new standard 12-volt battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery's label. We recommend an ACDelco® replacement battery.

When it is time for a new 42-volt hybrid battery system, see your dealer.

Warning: 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.

If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 30 days or more you should disconnect the standard 12-volt battery. Remember to reconnect the battery when you are ready to drive your vehicle. You should also disconnect the 42-volt hybrid battery system. See Battery Disconnect Switch .

Caution: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt.

The vehicle may be equipped with deep cycle maintenance free batteries. When it is time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery's label. We recommend an Optima ® replacement battery. See Engine Compartment Overview for battery location.

Warning: 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.

Note: There is also a 12-volt battery located on the frame under the vehicle on the passenger side.

Caution: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt.

If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, disconnect the batteries. Refer to Battery Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in the 2005 Light Service Support Vehicle (LSSV) Trucks Service Manual. This will help keep your batteries from running down.