Maintenance
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Battery
An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to the
environment and human
health. Dispose the battery
according to your local law(s) or regula
-
tion.
The battery contains lead. Do
not dispose of it after use.
Please return the battery to an
authorised Kia dealer to be
recycled.
僅 When lifting a plastic-cased battery,
excessive pressure on the case may
cause battery acid to leak, resulting in
personal injury. Lift with a battery car
-
rier or with your hands on opposite
corners.
僅 Never attempt to recharge the battery
when the battery cables are con
-
nected.
僅 The electrical ignition system works
with high voltage. Never touch these
components with the engine running
or the ignition switched on.
Failure to follow the above warnings can
result in serious bodily injury or death.
If you use unauthorised electronic
devices, the battery may be discharged.
Never use unauthorised devices.
Battery capacity label
example
* The actual battery label in the vehicle
may differ from the illustration.
1. 12 V: The nominal voltage
2. 60 Ah: The nominal capacity
3. 550 A: The cold-test current
Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery
僅 If the battery becomes discharged in a
short time (because, for example, the
headlights or interior lights were left
on whilst the vehicle was not in use),
recharge it by slow charging (trickle)
for 10 hours.
僅 If the battery gradually discharges
because of high electric load whilst
the vehicle is being used, recharge it
at 20~30 A for two hours.
When recharging the battery, observe
the following precautions:
僅 The battery must be removed from
the vehicle and placed in an area with
good ventilation.
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