ODYSSEY About EnerSys ® EnerSys® is a global leader in stored ® energy solutions for automotive, military, Battery Selection Guide Automotive/LTV Battery 2010 and industrial applications. With manufacturing facilities in 17 countries, sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is a powerful partner for automotive service and parts providers. EnerSys P.O. Box 14145 Reading, PA 19612-4145, USA Tel: +1-610-208-1991 +1-800-538-3627 Fax: +1-610-372-8613 Regional Sales EnerSys Energy Products Inc. 617 North Ridgeview Drive Warrensburg, MO 64093-9301, USA Tel: +1-660-429-2165 Fax: +1-660-429-1758 EnerSys Australia Pty Ltd. 54-58 Derby Street Silverwater, NSW 2128 Australia Tel: + 61 (0) 2 9739 9999 Fax: + 61 (0) 2 9739 9900 www.odysseybattery.com 2010 Automotive/LTV Battery Selection Guide © 2011 EnerSys. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of EnerSys and its affiliates, unless otherwise noted. Publication No: US-ODY-SG-001 – April 2011 Subject to revisions without prior notice. E.&O.E. A different kind of battery, for a different generation of vehicles When the time comes for a new battery, many people settle for whatever battery happens to be available at their local auto parts store or service station. Because its plates are made of 99.99% pure virgin lead And why not? All batteries are pretty much the (unlike the lead alloy in most batteries), the ODYSSEY same, right? battery can pack in more plates. More plates mean more surface area, and much more power — twice the overall Not even close. power and three times the life of conventional batteries — up to 400 cycles at 80% depth of discharge! Its ODYSSEY® batteries have been designed to provide completely sealed, leak-proof AGM design means it can the kind of power required by today’s energy-hungry be installed anywhere in the vehicle, except upside down. cars and light trucks. Power not just for starting big, high-compression engines, but to power a long list Bottom line? The ODYSSEY battery delivers the massive of power-sapping accessories: entertainment and starting power, rapid recovery and amazing deep cycling navigation systems; power windows, locks, mirrors, capability that today’s vehicles demand. seats and sunroofs; engine management computers; hardtop convertibles, automatic shocks and more. Table of Contents Safety Information b-c Basic Battery Information d Special Installation Instructions e Using the ODYSSEY ® Battery Selection Guide f ODYSSEY® Battery Limited Warranty Information g ODYSSEY® Battery Benefits h Charging and Winter Storage i ODYSSEY® Battery Specifications j Proposition 65 Warning k ODYSSEY® Battery Application Guide - Automotive/Light Truck & Van 1-179 ODYSSEY® Battery Terminal Layouts l ODYSSEY® Battery Group Size Interchange Guide m-n Abbreviations o Frequently Asked SLI Battery Questions p-q Safety Information DANGER OF EXPLODING BATTERIES • Make sure the terminals do not touch any metal Batteries contain sulfuric acid and produce mixtures of mounting, engine or body parts. hydrogen and oxygen. Because self-discharge action • Connect ground cable last to avoid sparks. generates hydrogen gas even when the battery is not Connect cables tightly. in operation, make sure the batteries are stored and worked on in a well-ventilated area. DANGERS OF BATTERY ACID Always wear safety glasses and a face shield In the unlikely event that an ODYSSEY® battery would when working on or near batteries. leak electrolyte (for example, as a result of being When working with batteries: punctured or crushed), extreme caution should be • Always wear proper eye, face and hand protection. taken to avoid contact with this substance. • Keep all sparks, flames and cigarettes away from the Electrolyte, or battery acid, is a solution of sulfuric acid battery. and water that can cause serious skin burns as well as • Do not remove or damage vent caps. destroy clothing or other materials with which it comes • Cover vent caps with a damp cloth to minimize gas into contact. When handling electrolyte, keep an seepage. acid neutralizing solution nearby in case it is needed. • Make sure work area is well ventilated. Commonly available neutralizing solutions include baking soda or household ammonia mixed with water. • Never lean over battery while boosting, testing or Always follow these safety tips: charging. • Protect your eyes, face and hands with safety glasses and gloves. SAFE BATTERY INSTALLATION • If electrolyte is splashed into an eye, force the eye To assure safe installation and proper operation, follow open and flood it with clean, cool water for at least 15 these installation procedures. minutes and immediately seek medical attention. • (this is usually Disconnect ground cable first • If electrolyte is accidentally ingested, drink large the negative cable, however, older vehicles may have quantities of water or milk. DO NOT induce a positive ground). vomiting. Seek IMMEDIATE medical attention. • Remove old battery – note position of positive (+) • If electrolyte is spilled onto vehicle or in work area, terminal and negative (-) terminal. Mark the cables neutralize the acid with baking soda and then rinse for correct connection to new battery. the contaminated area with water. • Clean terminals and cable connections with a wire • When preparing electrolyte of a specific gravity, brush. Broken connections or frayed or cut cables DO NOT pour water into the acid. Instead, pour the should be replaced. concentrated acid slowly into the water, stirring the • Install the replacement battery in the same water while adding small amounts of acid. In the position as the old one. Be sure to secure event that the solution becomes noticeably heated, battery with the hold-down assembly. allow it to cool before continuing to add acid. b Safety Information SAFE CHARGING • If the battery becomes hot or if violent gassing or Before beginning the charging operation, read the spewing of electrolyte occurs, reduce the charging instructions that come with the charger. Never rate or temporarily halt the charger. attempt to charge a battery without • Always turn the charger “OFF” before removing first reviewing the instructions for the charger leads from the battery to avoid charger being used. In addition to the charger dangerous sparks. manufacturer’s instructions, these general precautions should be followed: SAFE BOOSTER CABLE OPERATION • Always charge batteries in a well-ventilated area and When jump starting, always wear proper eye wear proper eye protection. protection and never lean over the battery. Do not • Turn the charger and timer “OFF” before jump start a damaged battery; inspect both batteries connecting the leads to the battery to avoid before connecting booster cables. Be sure vent caps dangerous sparks. are tight and level, and place damp cloths over the • Never try to change a visibly damaged or frozen vent caps for both batteries. Make certain that the battery. vehicles are not touching and both ignition switches • Connect the charger leads to the battery; red are turned to the “OFF” position. positive (+) lead to the positive (+) terminal and 1. Connect positive (+) booster cable to positive (+) black negative (-) lead to the negative (-) terminal. terminal of discharged battery. If the battery is still in the vehicle, connect the 2. Connect other end of positive (+) cable to positive negative lead to the engine block to serve as a (+) terminal of assisting battery. ground. If the vehicle is positive grounded, connect 3. Connect negative (-) cable to negative (-) terminal the positive lead to the engine block. of assisting battery. • Make sure that the leads to the connections are 4. Make final connection of negative (-) tight. cable to engine block of stalled vehicle, • Set the timer, turn the charger on and slowly away from the battery. increase the charging rate until the desired ampere 5. Start vehicle and remove cables in reverse order value is reached. of connections. MAKE CERTAIN VEHICLES Starting DO NOT TOUCH! Stalled Vehicle Battery Vehicle Battery Booster Cable Engine Block or Frame c Basic Battery Information HOW A BATTERY WORKS 2. POWER: What are the Cold Cranking Amp (CCA) A battery stores energy in chemical form that can requirements of your vehicle? The power a battery be released on demand as electricity. This electrical can deliver decreases as the temperature gets colder. power is used by the cars ignition system for cranking Batteries are rated at 0 degrees F. Using this rating for the engine. The car’s battery also may power the comparison, the higher the number, the greater the lights and other accessories. Should the alternator or starting power of the battery. fan belt fail, the battery might also need to power the vehicle’s entire electrical system for a short period of 3. WARRANTY: Automotive batteries are typically time. backed by limited warranties. These warranties generally include both free replacement and proration THREE THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING periods. You should look for warranties with the A BATTERY longest free replacement period. 1. SIZE: What are the dimensions of your original equipment battery? The Battery Council International (BCI) uses a two or three digit number to identify the height, length, width and shape of original equipment sizes. AS THE TEMPERATURE DROPS, MORE CRANKING POWER IS REQUIRED TO START A VEHICle’s engine, BUT A BATTERy’s aVAILABLE POWER DECREASES. Source: BCI serice manual, 2002 edition d Special Installation Instructions GROUP