Battery Protection During Vehicle Storage

In order to maintain the battery state of charge while storing the vehicle for more than 30 days:
1. Make sure that the green dot is visible in the built-in hydrometer.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable to protect the battery from discharge by parasitic current drains.

When the battery cannot be disconnected:
1 Maintain a high state of charge.
2. Establish a regular schedule for recharging the battery every 20-45 days.
3. When a battery is found without a green dot visible in the hydrometer, refer to Battery Hydrometer Displays Yellow Dot. Testing and Inspection

A battery that has remained in a discharged state for a long period of time is difficult to recharge or may be permanently damaged.