Maintenance
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Battery
with clean water for at least 15
minutes and get immediate medical
attention. If electrolyte gets on your
skin, thoroughly wash the contacted
area. If you feel a pain or a burning
sensation, get medical attention
immediately.
Wear eye protection when
charging or working near a
battery. Always provide
ventilation when working in an
enclosed space.
An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to
the environment and
human health. Dispose the
battery according to your local
law(s) or regulation.
The battery contains lead.
Do not dispose of it after
use. Please return the bat
-
tery to an authorised Kia dealer to
be recycled.
䳜 When lifting a plastic-cased bat
-
tery, excessive pressure on the
case may cause battery acid to
leak, resulting in personal injury.
Lift with a battery carrier or with
your hands on opposite corners.
䳜 Never attempt to recharge the
battery when the battery cables
are connected.
䳜 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 dis
-
charged. Never use unauthorised
devices.
Battery capacity label
example
* The actual battery label in the
vehicle may differ from the illus
-
tration.
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
䳜 If the battery becomes discharged
in a short time (because, for
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