Battery - Cadillac Escalade Two-mode Hybrid 2009 Owner's Manual

Battery

This vehicle has a standard 12-volt battery and a
high-voltage hybrid battery.
When a new standard 12-volt battery is needed, see
your dealer/retailer for one that has the replacement
number shown on the original battery's label.
When a new high-voltage hybrid battery is needed, see
your dealer/retailer.
If an airbag inflates or the vehicle has been in a crash,
the vehicle's sensing system might command the
automatic hybrid battery disconnect to open. See
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on
page 1-2 for more information.
Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Vehicle Storage
CAUTION:
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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 on page 5-16 for tips
on working around a battery without getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: If the vehicle is driven infrequently,
remove the 12-volt battery black, negative (−) cable
from the battery. This helps keep the battery from
running down.
Extended Storage: For extended storage of the vehicle,
remove the 12-volt battery black, negative (−) cable
from the battery or use a battery trickle charger.
This helps maintain the charge of the battery over an
extended period of time.
Remember to reconnect the battery when ready to drive
the vehicle.
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