Cadillac 2017 XT5 Owner's Manual page 266

Stop/Start System
The vehicle has a stop/start system
to shut off the engine to help
conserve fuel. See Starting the
Engine 0 193.
The battery is an Absorbed Glass
Mat (AGM) 12-volt battery.
Installation of a standard 12-volt
battery will result in reduced 12-volt
battery life.
When using a 12-volt battery
charger on the 12-volt AGM battery,
some chargers have an AGM
battery setting on the charger.
If available, use the AGM setting on
the charger, to limit charge voltage
to 14.8 volts.
Warning
Batteries should not be disposed
of with regular trash. Make sure
that you dispose of old batteries
in accordance with environmental
protection regulations to help
protect the environment and your
health.
Warning
Do not use a match or flame near
a vehicle's battery. If you need
more light, use a flashlight.
Do not smoke near a vehicle's
battery.
When working around a vehicle s
battery, shield your eyes with
protective glasses.
Keep children away from vehicle
batteries.
Vehicle Care
Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be hurt badly if you are
not careful.
Follow instructions carefully when
working around a battery.
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds which can
cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
Vehicle Storage
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.
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