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Holden VE Ute Owner Manual (MY12.5) - 2012 - CRC - 6/28/12
10-18 Vehicle Care
Battery replacement
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WARNING
A specifically developed battery
with a ventilation system is
required for this vehicle. Any
other standard battery may cause
explosive gases to enter the
passenger cabin.
Do not remove the caps on the
top of the battery. The battery
sup plied in the vehicle is
maintenance free and does not
require checking or filling.
The battery vent tube must be
installed correctly to ensure that
the ex plosive gases are vented
outside the vehicle.
Only use a manufacturer
recommended battery as a
replacement, otherwise the
electric power management
(EPM) system may not operate
correctly.
For replacement, refer to a Holden
Dealer or authorised repairer.
The battery is located inside the
passenger cabin behind the
passenger seat. It is secured behind
a small access panel.
Battery disconnection
The battery may discharge if the
vehicle is not used for
approximately six weeks.
If the battery is disconnected it
may discharge after approximately
12 weeks. Trickle feed on a battery
charger overnight before installing
back into the vehicle.
If the battery is disconnected:
.
Some trip computer displays will
be reset.
.
Some personal identity key
setting s m ay be forgotten. The
driver ’s settings will be
remembered the next time the
features are adjusted. See
“Personal identity keys” under
Keys on page 2‑1.
For emergency starting when the
battery is flat, see Jump Starting on
page 10‑62.