Chevrolet Malibu Limited 2016 Service Manual page 244

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
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING. See California
Proposition 65 Warning 0 227.
Stop/Start System
The vehicle has a stop/start system
to shut off the engine to help
conserve fuel. See Starting the
Engine 0 192.
There is an auxiliary battery behind
the access panel in the left rear of
the trunk. This battery is for
managing the stop/start auxiliary
loads and is not to be used for any
other purpose. See your dealer if
the auxiliary battery needs service.
Vehicle Care
Vehicle Storage
Warning
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 -
North America 0 294 for tips on
working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the
12-volt battery black, negative ( )
cable from the battery to keep the
battery from running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the
12-volt battery black, negative ( )
cable from the battery or use a
battery trickle charger.
Remember to reconnect the battery
when ready to drive the vehicle.
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