Battery System - Battery Reconnection

BATTERY RECONNECTION

NOTE: This reconnection procedure is to be performed anytime the battery has been disconnected.

1. Connect the negative battery cable remote terminal to the remote battery post and tighten the nut.

CAUTION: Once the battery has been connected, review and perform the following information as applicable.


ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

NOTE: The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) may also be referred to as Electronic Stability Program (ESP) depending on the vehicle model year and configuration. Certain components may also reference ESP, ESC, or use the traction control symbol

If the vehicle is equipped with ESC, once the battery is reconnected, the Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) in the clockspring needs to be calibrated. The SAS requires calibration anytime the battery or an ABS (ESC) component has been disconnected for any length of time. If the SAS is not calibrated following battery reconnection, the ESC/BAS indicator lamp is illuminated following five ignition cycles indicating the need for calibration.

To calibrate, perform the following:

1. Start the engine.
2. Center the steering wheel.
3. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left until the internal stop in the steering gear is met, then turn the wheel all the way to the right until the opposite internal stop in the steering gear is met.
4. Center the steering wheel.
5. Stop the engine.