Battery - Buick LaCrosse 2012 Owner's Manual

Battery

This vehicle has a standard 12 volt
battery. Refer to the replacement
number on the original battery label
when a new standard 12 volt battery
is needed.
eAssist vehicles also have a high
voltage battery. Only a trained
service technician with the proper
knowledge and tools should inspect,
test, or replace the high voltage
battery. See your dealer if the high
voltage battery needs service. The
dealer has information on how to
recycle the high voltage battery.
There is also information available
at http://www.recyclemybattery.com.
The eAssist system high voltage
battery is cooled with air drawn from
the vehicle interior. The cold air
intake for the battery is located
behind the rear seat, on the filler
panel. Do not cover the intake.
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.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
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
(with or without eAssist) on
page 10 90 or Jump Starting
(On-board with eAssist Only) on
page 10 93 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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