KIA Sportage 2010 User Manual

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Maintenance

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For best battery service :

• Keep the battery securely mount-

ed.

• Keep the battery top clean and dry.
• 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.

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.

Items to be reset after the battery
has been discharged or the bat-
tery has been disconnected.
• Clock (See Chapter 3)
• Sunroof (See Chapter 3)
• Trip computer (See Chapter 4)
• Compass (See Chapter 4)
• Climate control system

(See Chapter 4)

• Audio (See Chapter 3)

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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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