Maintenance
BATTERY
For best battery service
i Information
WARNING
The battery, which is originally
installed in your vehicle, is mainte-
nance free. However, your vehicle is
equipped with a battery marked with
LOWER and UPPER on the side, you
should check the electrolyte level.
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH to you or bystanders,
always follow these precautions
when working near or handling
the battery:
Always read and follow
The electrolyte level should be
between the LOWER and the
UPPER. When the electrolyte level is
low, add distilled (or de-mineralized)
water. (Never add sulfuric acids or
other electrolyte).
instructions
carefully
when handling a battery.
Wear
eye
protection
designed to protect the
eyes from acid splashes.
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Keep the battery securely mounted. Be careful not to spill distilled (or de-
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep all flames, sparks,
or smoking materials
away from the battery.
mineralized) water over the battery
surface or other adjacent components.
Keep the terminals and connec-
tions clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
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, discon-
nect the battery cables.
Also, do not overfill the battery cells.
Hydrogen
is
always
present in battery cells,
is highly combustible,
and may explode if ignit-
ed.
If not, it may corrode the battery or
other components. Finally, securely
close the cell cap. However, we recom-
mend you to contact an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer for better battery
service.
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Keep batteries out of
reach of children.
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| Document Type | Owners Manual |
| Language | English |
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