Under-Hood (Engine Cold)
6.
Check the 12-Volt Battery
To ensure long battery life and that the client gets a fully charged battery, you must check it at these times:
•
When the vehicle first arrives at the dealership
•
During the TQI (if done at a later date)
•
At regular intervals (if stored)
•
Just before vehicle delivery
The positive battery terminal has a plastic cover. To avoid breaking it, open the cover as shown:
Test the battery with the ED-18 battery tester using S/B 88-016,
Battery Testing and Replacement
. Make sure the ED-18
has the latest software installed before using it. See S/B 09-027,
ED-18 Battery Tester Update Information
.
Write down the
GOOD BATTERY
10-digit code in the Before Starting the TQI section of the maintenance journal. Test
the battery again at vehicle delivery, and charge it if needed. Write down the new code in the Final Inspection (At
Delivery) section.
NOTE
Always check the battery cables and terminal tightness when testing the battery.
If the ED-18 does not show
GOOD BATTERY
or shows
GR8 DIAGNOSTIC NEEDED
, you must charge the battery with
the GR8 battery diagnostic station. Make sure the GR8 has the latest software installed before using it. See S/B 09-034,
GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station Update Information
. To prevent damage to the battery sensor, be sure to connect the
negative cable of the GR8 to the negative connection point under the hood.
7.
Check the Brake Fluid Level, and Top Off the Windshield Washer Fluid
Check the brake fluid level at the reservoir. Then, fill the windshield washer reservoir slowly until it is topped off.
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