Battery

CHARGING AND STARTING

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

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V8 Starter Motor

The starter motor is located on the rear RH side of the engine block. The motor is secured to the block and protrudes 
through an aperture to drive the flywheel via a ring gear.

Battery
The battery is located between the bulkhead and the secondary bulkhead, on the passenger side. The battery is 
located in a tray and secured with clamp plates and bolts.

The battery terminal posts allow for the battery cables to be connected with clamp type connections. The battery 
positive terminal uses a pyrotechnic attachment which detaches the battery cable in the event of a crash of a severity 
to trigger the airbags.
 

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 RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION, Description.

Battery Fitment Table

All models are fitted with lead-calcium, maintenance free battery. Each battery is identical in its construction with only 
the battery rating differing to compensate for the different output requirements for models variants.

The battery uses 'calcium expanded' technology which has both positive and negative plates with grids expanded 
from a strip lead-calcium alloy. This technology provides improved durability of the mechanical integrity of the plate 
packs and reduces water loss when compared to previous technologies.

The battery is fully sealed. Each casing has a vent to allow for thermal expansion and to vent oxygen and hydrogen 
gases which are produced should the battery become overcharged.

Battery Type

V8 Models

Td6 Models

90Ah/720A

Yes (with standard 

equipment levels)

No

95Ah/800A

No

Yes (with standard 

equipment levels)

110Ah/850A

Yes (with optional 

equipment)

Yes (with optional 

equipment)