2010 Kia Magentis Owners Manual

Maintenance
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Battery recharging
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WARNING - Recharging
battery
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.
Your  vehicle   has  a   maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
When
recharging
the
battery,
observe the following precautions:
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.
•  The   battery   must  be   removed
from the vehicle and placed in an
area with good ventilation.
•  Do  not  allow  cigarettes, sparks,
or flame near the battery.
Never  attempt   to   recharge  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.
If   the  battery   gradually   discharges
because of high electric load  while the
vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-
•  Watch  the  battery during  charg-
ing, and stop or reduce the charg-
ing rate  if the battery  cells begin
gassing  (boiling)  violently   or  if
the temperature of the electrolyte
of any cell exceeds 49°C (120°F).
30A
for two hours.
Failure  to  follow  the  above  warn-
ings  can  result  in  serious   bodily
injury or death.
Wear eye protection when check-
ing the battery during charging.
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CAUTION
When  you don’t  use  the  vehicle
for a long time  in the low temper-
ature  area,  separate  the  battery
and keep it indoors.
Always charge the battery fully to
prevent   the  battery   case  dam-
aged in low temperature area.
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CategoriesKia Magentis Manuals, Kia Manuals
Model Year2010
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