KIA Cadenza 2014 User Manual

Page 357

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Maintenance

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Battery recharging

Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
• If the battery becomes discharged

in a short time (because, for exam-
ple, the headlights or interior lights
were left on while the vehicle was
not in use), recharge it by slow
charging (trickle) 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.

CAUTION

If you connect unauthorized
electronic devices to the bat-
tery, the battery may be dis-
charged. Never use unautho-
rized devices.

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An inappropriately dis-
posed battery can be
harmful to the environ-
ment and human health.
Dispose the battery
according to your local
law(s) or regulation.

• When lifting a plastic-cased

battery, excessive pressure
on the case may cause battery
acid to leak, resulting in per-
sonal injury. Lift with a battery
carrier or with your hands on
opposite corners.

• Never attempt to recharge the

battery when the battery
cables are connected.

• The electrical ignition system

works with high voltage.
Never touch these compo-
nents with the engine running
or the ignition switched on.

Failure to follow the above
warnings can result in serious
bodily injury or death.

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