What are the symptoms of a dead battery in a Cruze?

[DiStephen]

Symptoms of a slightly dead battery in a Cruze: prolonged car starting time; no response when starting; multiple warning lights illuminate simultaneously. Methods to check the condition of the battery are as follows: 1. Inspect the battery's exterior: Check if the battery casing is bulging, leaking, has broken separators, or corroded terminals. If any of these signs are present, the battery is dead and needs replacement. 2. Measure the battery voltage: After charging for two hours, check the voltage of each battery cell every 20 minutes. If it's below 13, the battery has issues. During discharge, test every 10 minutes in three intervals. If the discharge time is faster than other batteries and the voltage drops below 10V, the battery is faulty. 3. Check for "dehydration" or blackening: After charging the battery for 3-6 hours, if the charger's red light remains on, it indicates severe "dehydration." Open the battery's top cover to see six round holes. If the electrolyte in any hole appears black, it means the lead paste on the plates has fallen off, and the battery is dead.