Maintenance – KIA Magentis 2010 User Manual

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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 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.

• If the battery gradually discharges

because of high electric load while the
vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-
30A for two hours.

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• 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.

• 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.

Failure to follow the above warn-
ings can result in serious bodily
injury or death.

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.

WARNING

- Recharging

battery

When recharging the battery,
observe the following precautions:
• 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.

• 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).

• Wear eye protection when check-

ing the battery during charging.

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