This vehicle is equipped with a single 12-volt battery. All of the components of the battery system are located within the engine compartment of the vehicle. The battery system for this vehicle contains the following components:Battery - The storage battery provides a reliable means of storing a renewable source of electrical energy within the vehicle.Battery Cables - The battery cables connect the positive and negative charged battery terminal posts to the vehicle electrical system.Battery Holddown - The battery holddown hardware secures the battery in the battery tray.Battery Thermal Guard - The battery thermal guard insulates the battery to protect it from engine compartment temperature extremes.Battery Tray - The battery tray provides a secure mounting location in the vehicle for the battery and an anchor point for the battery holddown hardware.For battery system maintenance schedules, (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES - DESCRIPTION). For the proper jump starting procedures, (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/JUMP STARTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).