MAINTENANCE
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
BATTERY RECHARGING
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
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Keep batteries out of the
reach
because
contain highly corrosive
SULFURIC ACID. Do not allow
battery acid to contact your skin,
eyes, clothing or paint finish.
of
children
batteries
•
If the battery becomes discharged in
a short time (headlights or interior
lights were left on while the vehicle
was not in use), recharge it by slow
(trickle) charging for 10 hours.
If the battery gradually discharges
because of high electric load while
the vehicle is being used, recharge it
at 20-30A for two hours.
Wear eye protection
when charging or
working near a battery.
Always provide ventilation when
working in an enclosed space.
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For best battery service:
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•
•
Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
Immediately rinse any spilled
electrolyte from the battery with a
solution of water and baking soda.
If the vehicle is not going to be used
for an extended period of time,
disconnect the battery cables.
•
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 carrier or with your
hands on opposite corners.
WARNING - Recharging
Battery
When recharging the battery,
observe
the
following
•
•
precautions:
•
The battery must be removed
from the vehicle and placed
•
•
Never attempt to charge the
battery when the battery
cables are connected.
The electrical ignition system
works with high voltage. Never
touch these components with
the engine running or the
ignition switched on.
in
an
area
with
good
ventilation.
•
Do not allow cigarettes,
sparks, or flame near the
battery.
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| Categories | Kia Magentis Manuals, Kia Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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