Maintenance
Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
• If the battery becomes discharged in a
short time (because, for example, the
headlights or interior lights were left on
while the vehicle was not in use),
recharge it by slow charging (trickle)
for 10 hours.
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•
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.
•
•
Never attempt to charge the bat-
tery 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.
• If the battery gradually discharges
because of high electric load while the
vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-
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30A
for two hours.
For best battery service :
• Keep the battery securely mounted.
• Keep the top of the battery clean and
dry.
• Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
Items to be reset after the battery has
been discharged or the battery has
been disconnected.
Failure to follow the above warn-
ings can result in serious bodily
injury or death.
•
•
Clock (See Chapter 3)
Climate control system
(See Chapter 4)
•
•
Audio (See Chapter 3)
Sunroof (See Chapter 3)
•
Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the
battery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.
•
If the vehicle is not going to be used for
an extended time, disconnect the bat-
tery cables.
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| Categories | Kia Magentis Manuals, Kia Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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