Battery System: Description

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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, except on vehicles equipped with a diesel engine. Vehicles equipped with a diesel engine have the battery mounted under the passenger front seat. 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 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 (some models).
Battery Tray Support Bracket - The battery tray support bracket provides additional support for the battery and battery tray.

For battery system maintenance schedules, (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE . For the proper jump starting procedures, (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/JUMP STARTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .