AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATION GUIDE V7 ABOUT R&J BATTERIES Established in 1995, our philosophy of always delivering outstanding customer service combined with superior products has seen R&J Batteries become Australia and New Zealand’s fastest growing battery company. Our range of batteries are among the best in the world and we are committed to providing our loyal customers with the very latest battery technology from across the globe. Today R&J Batteries has over 25 company-owned stores and a national footprint of more than 8,000 experienced stockists and distributors. 2 CONTENTS R&J Batteries’ Brands ____________________________________ 4 Kia____________________________________________________ 39 Cross-Reference Guide ___________________________________ 6 Lada __________________________________________________ 40 Battery Safety Warnings & Information __________________ 10 Lamborghini ___________________________________________ 40 Terminal Types _________________________________________ 10 Lancia _________________________________________________ 41 Battery Layouts ________________________________________ 10 Landrover _____________________________________________ 41 Battery Replacement Guide _____________________________ 11 LDV ___________________________________________________ 42 Lexus _________________________________________________ 42 Alfa Romeo ____________________________________________ 12 Leyland _______________________________________________ 43 Asia / GB ______________________________________________ 12 Lotus __________________________________________________ 43 Aston Martin __________________________________________ 12 Mahindra _____________________________________________ 43 Audi _________________________________________________ 13 Maserati ______________________________________________ 43 Austin _________________________________________________ 16 Mazda ________________________________________________ 44 Austin Healey __________________________________________ 16 Mercedes Benz _______________________________________ 46 Bentley________________________________________________ 16 Mercedes Benz Auxiliary Batteries _______________________ 50 BMW _________________________________________________ 17 MG ___________________________________________________ 51 Cadillac _______________________________________________ 20 Mini __________________________________________________ 51 Chevrolet / GMC _______________________________________ 20 Mitsubishi _____________________________________________ 52 Chery _________________________________________________ 20 Niki ___________________________________________________ 53 Chrysler _______________________________________________ 21 Nissan _________________________________________________ 54 Citroen ________________________________________________ 21 Opel __________________________________________________ 56 Daewoo _______________________________________________ 22 Peugeot _______________________________________________ 56 Daihatsu ______________________________________________ 22 Porsche _______________________________________________ 58 Datsun _______________________________________________ 23 Proton ________________________________________________ 59 Dodge ________________________________________________ 23 Range Rover ___________________________________________ 59 Ferrari ________________________________________________ 24 Renault _______________________________________________ 60 Fiat ___________________________________________________ 24 Rolls Royce ____________________________________________ 61 Ford __________________________________________________ 25 Rover _________________________________________________ 61 FPV (Ford Performance Vehicles) ________________________ 28 Saab __________________________________________________ 62 Foton _________________________________________________ 28 Seat___________________________________________________ 62 Great Wall _____________________________________________ 29 Skoda _________________________________________________ 62 Haval _________________________________________________ 29 Smart _________________________________________________ 63 Holden ________________________________________________ 29 Ssangyong _____________________________________________ 63 HSV (Holden Special Vehicles) ___________________________ 32 Subaru ________________________________________________ 63 Honda ________________________________________________ 33 Suzuki ________________________________________________ 64 Hummer ______________________________________________ 34 Tata ___________________________________________________ 65 Hyundai _______________________________________________ 34 Toyota ________________________________________________ 65 Infiniti ________________________________________________ 36 Volkswagen ___________________________________________ 69 Isuzu __________________________________________________ 37 Volvo _________________________________________________ 72 Iveco __________________________________________________ 37 Jaguar ________________________________________________ 37 Warranty Information __________________________________ 74 Jeep __________________________________________________ 38 With over 25 years of research and development, R&J Batteries own brands have evolved to become some of the best quality and value for money. Sourced from leading south Korean manufacturers with strict control processes that ensure every battery is quality tested before leaving the factory. R&J Batteries The entire range of R&J Batteries is Sealed Maintenance Free and use Calcium/ Calcium grid plate technology. Reliable and durable, these batteries are built to give the best value for all popular makes and models. Predator SMF The Predator SMF range is one of the most advanced and reliable SMF batteries available. Combining expanded grids, envelope separators and high purity lead plates for a significantly stronger grain structure, Predator SMF batteries represent the latest in battery technology. Predator AGM For auxiliary, deep-cycle power the Predator AGM range offers a range of sizes to suit all power requirements. High quality, valve regulated & long lasting, this range features glass mat separators for lower internal resistance and greater efficiency. R&J Batteries’ Brands Our entire product range is handpicked from around the globe by our research and development team as part of our commitment to delivering the highest quality batteries and latest technology. Within this application guide you will find fitment data for our three core battery brands: Delkor®, ACDelco and our own Predator and R&J Batteries ranges. 4 Premium quality batteries from the pioneers in calcium plate Sealed Maintenance Free (SMF) Award-winning quality Delkor® Batteries feature PowerFrame® grid technology for up to 66% technology, ACDelco Batteries feature higher CCA’s, more reserve capacity to power accessories, more durability, 70% better electrical flow and up to 3x longer life than standard batteries. improved rapid charge acceptance and cyclic ability. ACDelco AGM & EFB batteries are suitable The Delkor AGM & EFB ranges are suitable for Stop Start systems. for Stop Start systems. ACDelco Premium Delkor Calcium ACDelco’s premium range of batteries undergo some of the strictest Uses a unique lead-calcium alloy to produce a heavy duty stamped quality assessment processes to ensure high quality and outstanding PowerFrame® plate able to withstand the most arduous conditions. reliability. Featuring lead calcium Full Frame Technology and Delkor Calcium/ Calcium batteries are designed to meet or patented high-density active material, these batteries are designed exceed original equipment (OE) specifications of all new car to perform in the toughest conditions and be truly maintenance manufacturers from Europe and around the world. free. ACDelco’s premium range has automotive batteries suitable for most makes and models. ACDelco Advantage Delkor Silver The Advantage range Sealed Maintenance Free (SMF) uses a The Silver-Calcium range has the added benefit of using proven and durable expanded wrought grid lead-calcium alloy a lead-calcium-silver alloy that adds increased performance on both positive and negative grids, maximizing corrosion and durability, particularly in extreme applications or high resistance, increasing cycle life and reducing water consumption temperatures. The Silver-Calcium is the premium choice for car to improve battery durability. The Advantage range has many of enthusiasts and prestige car owners, including those fitted with the key features of the ACDelco® Premium range and is a quality advanced battery management charging systems. alternative where a standard duty replacement battery is required. ACDelco AGM Delkor AGM The ACDelco Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) range are the very best The Delkor AGM range represents the pinnacle in advanced in advanced battery technology, designed to handle the high battery technology for the most highly developed luxury cars demands placed on starting batteries in advanced vehicles and and most advanced fuel-saving technology, including Stop Start, Stop Start systems. regenerative braking, etc. The AGM plate separators reduce internal resistance providing Absorbent Glass Mat plate separators reduce internal resistance, increased cycling ability, faster recharge acceptance and improved providing dramatic improvement in all performance criteria, cranking power even at a low state of charge. including deep-cycling, recharge acceptance