Battery recharging
WARNING
By jump starting
(Continued)
After a jump start from a good bat-
tery, drive the vehicle for 20-30 min-
utes before it is shutoff. The vehicle
may not restart if you shut it off
before the battery had a chance to
adequately recharge. See “Jump
Starting” in chapter 6 for more infor-
mation on jump starting procedures.
•
Watch
the
battery
during
charging, and stop or reduce
the charging rate if the battery
cells begin boiling violently.
Always follow these instruc-
tions when recharging your
vehicle’s battery to avoid the
risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH from explosions or acid
burns:
•
The negative battery cable
must be removed first and
installed last when the battery
is disconnected. Disconnect
the battery charger in the fol-
lowing order:
•
Before performing mainte-
nance or recharging the bat-
tery, turn off all accessories
and place the ignition switch
in the LOCK/OFF position.
✽
NOTICE
An inappropriately disposed
(1)
Turn off the battery charg-
er main switch.
battery can be harmful to
the environment and human
health. Dispose the battery
according
law(s) or regulation.
(2) Unhook
the
negative
clamp from the negative
battery terminal.
•
Keep all flames, sparks, or
smoking materials away from
the battery.
to
your
local
(3) Unhook the positive clamp
from the positive battery
terminal.
•
•
Always work outdoors or in an
area with plenty of ventilation.
Wear eye protection when
checking the battery during
charging.
7
•
Always
use
a
genuine
HYUNDAI approved battery
when you replace the battery.
•
The battery must be removed
from the vehicle and placed in
a well ventilated area.
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