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Charging Battery in the Vehicle

3.To determine the polarity of the battery posts, check the iden- tification marks on the battery: POSITIVE (POS, P or +) and NEGATIVE (NEG, N or -). The positive post is usually marked red and is larger than the negative post.

4.Identify which battery post is grounded or connected to the chassis. THIS IS NORMALLY THE NEGATIVE POST.

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