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Under-Hood (Engine Cold)
6.
Check the Battery
This vehicle comes with either a conventional flooded lead acid (FLA) battery or an absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery,
depending on the trim level. Here is the breakdown:
•
4-Cylinder 2WD:
FLA
•
6-Cylinder 2WD:
FLA
•
6-Cylinder AWD:
AGM
Each battery type has its own uniquely tuned charging and battery management systems, therefore
cannot
be
interchanged.
To ensure long battery life and that the client gets a fully charged battery as outlined in S/B 89-006,
Battery
Maintenance at Dealers
, it must be checked at these times:
•
When the vehicle first arrives at the dealership
•
During the TQI (if done at a later date)
•
At regular intervals
•
Just before vehicle delivery
If you plan to keep the vehicle in long-term storage, be sure to remove the No. 29 BACKUP (10 A) fuse.
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
.
If the test results show
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
.
NOTE: When charging an AGM battery,
always
select
AGM
. Serious damage can result if you select
FLOODED (FLA)
.
Also, make sure the negative battery lead is connected to the negative battery post. The temperature probe is in the
handle of the negative lead. The GR8 monitors battery temperature during charging so that it does not overheat and
destroy the battery.
Write down the
GOOD BATTERY
10-digit code in the maintenance journal. During the TQI, write down the code in the
“Under Hood (Engine Cold)” section. Then, at vehicle delivery, test the battery again, charge if needed, and write down
the new code in the “Final Inspection (At Delivery)” section.
Vehicle Exterior (Vehicle Raised to Full Height)
7.
Install the Body Plugs
Install the body plugs as shown. If they are not installed, the vehicle could make a wind noise that is hard to
troubleshoot.
