Figure 3.1.1 1) Most models hold the battery in the engine bay, under the hood, in one of the front corners. See battery location ① and ② in Figure 3.1.1. 2) To balance uneven weight distribution, some manufacturers hold the engine in the trunk. See battery location ⑤ , ⑥ , and ⑦ in Figure 3.1.1. In this case, the battery may have a plastic cover that should be removed prior to any testing. 3) For some models, the battery might be stored underneath the rear seat. See battery location ④ in Figure 3.1.1. 4) For other vehicles, the battery can be located underneath the passenger seat. See battery location ③ in Figure 3.1.1. WARNING: DO NOT TEST THROUGH THE JUMPSTART POSTS.
For models that hold the battery under the seat or in the trunk, the manufacturer usually includes jumpstart connector conductor posts under the hood (see Figure 3.1.2) to make jumpstarting easier. However, to ensure data accuracy and operation safety, DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY TESTER TO THE JUMPSTART POSTS. EN I 9