Battery - North America - Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 2023 Manual

214 Vehicle Care

Battery - North America

Working Near Battery
The batteries are located on the outboard
side of the left frame rail, behind the cab.
The batteries are in a carrier with the
cover (2) retained by spring clips (1).
Danger
Follow the precautions listed in the jump
starting Danger (see "When the Battery is
Discharged") when working on or near
the battery. Personal injury (particularly
to eyes) or property damage may result
Danger (Continued)
from battery explosion, battery fluid or
electrical (short circuit) burns. You and
others could be seriously injured or killed.
Do not disconnect either battery for at least
15 minutes after turning the engine control
switch to the "LOCK" position. Otherwise,
the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) system may
be damaged.
Checking the Battery
Your new vehicle is equipped with
maintenance free batteries. They need no
periodic electrolyte level maintenance. Its
top is permanently sealed (except for two
small vent holes) and has no filler caps. You
will never have to add water. Remember to
check and recharge the battery as necessary,
as well as keep connection clean.
The hydrometer (green-eye test indicator) in
the top of each battery (if equipped)
provides information for testing
purposes only.
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If the vehicle is not going to be driven for
30 days or longer, disconnect the ground
cable from the negative ( ) terminal of the
batteries to prevent discharge.
For full power needs at replacement time, a
battery with the same specifications, as
shown on the original battery's label, is
recommended.
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.
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See California Proposition 65 Warning 0 1.