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BATTERY

For best battery service

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NOTICE

WARNING

Basically equipped battery is main-

tenance free type. If your vehicle is

equipped with the battery marked

with LOWER and UPPER on the

side, you can check the electrolyte

level. The electrolyte level should be

between LOWER and UPPER. If

the electrolyte level is low, it needs to

add distilled (demineralized) water

(Never add sulfuric acid or other

electrolyte). When refill, be careful

not to splash the battery and adja-

cent components. And do not over-

fill the battery cells. It can cause cor-

rosion on other parts. After then

ensure that tighten the cell caps. We

recommend that you contact an

authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

Battery dangers

Always read the follow-

ing instructions carefully

when handling a battery.

Keep lighted cigarettes

and all other flames or

sparks away from the

battery.

Hydrogen, a highly com-

bustible gas, is always

present in battery cells

and may explode if ignit-

ed.

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• Keep the battery securely mount-

ed.

• Keep the battery top clean and dry.

Keep batteries out of the

reach

• Keep the terminals and connec-

tions clean, tight, and coated with

petroleum jelly or terminal grease.

of

children

because batteries con-

tain highly corrosive

SULFURIC ACID. Do not

allow battery acid to

contact your skin, eyes,

clothing or paint finish.

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• 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.

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Maintenance

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CAUTION

If any electrolyte gets

• 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.

If you connect unauthorized

electronic devices to the bat-

tery, the battery may be dis-

charged. Never use unautho-

rized devices.

into your eyes, flush

your eyes with clean

water for at least 15 min-

utes and get immediate

medical attention. If elec-

trolyte gets on your skin,

thoroughly wash the

contacted area. If you

feel a pain or a burning

sensation, get medical

attention immediately.

• 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.

Wear eye protection

when charging or work-

ing near

Always provide ventila-

tion when working in an

enclosed space.

a

battery.

Failure to follow the above

warnings can result in serious

bodily injury or death.

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.

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Battery capacity label

Battery recharging

WARNING

Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,

calcium-based battery.

■ Example

Recharging 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.

When recharging the battery,

observe the following precau-

tions:

• The battery must be removed

from the vehicle and placed in

an area with good ventilation.

• If the battery gradually discharges

because of high electric load while

the vehicle is being used, recharge

it at 20-30A for two hours.

• Do not allow cigarettes,

sparks, or flame near the bat-

tery.

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• Watch the battery during

charging, and stop or reduce

the charging rate if the battery

cells begin gassing (boiling)

violently or if the temperature

of the electrolyte of any cell

exceeds 49°C (120°F).

❈ The actual battery label in the vehicle

may differ from the illustration.

1. CMF60L-BCI : The HYUNDAI

model name of battery

2. 12V : The nominal voltage

3. 60Ah(20HR) : The nominal capac-

ity (in Ampere

hours)

4. 92RC : The nominal reserve

capacity (in min.)

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• Wear eye protection when

checking the battery during

charging.

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5. 550CCA : The cold-test current in

amperes by SAE

6. 440A : The cold-test current in

amperes by EN

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Maintenance

Reset items

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Items should be reset after the bat-

tery has been discharged or the bat-

tery has been disconnected.

• Disconnect the battery charg-

er in the following order.

1. Turn off the battery charger

main switch.

• Auto up/down window

(See section 4)

2. Unhook the negative clamp

from the negative battery

terminal.

• Sunroof (See section 4)

• Trip computer (See section 4)

• Climate control system

(See section 4)

3. Unhook the positive clamp

from the positive battery

terminal.

• Clock (See section 4)

• Audio (See section 4)

• Before performing mainte-

nance or recharging the bat-

tery, turn off all accessories

and stop the engine.

• The negative battery cable

must be removed first and

installed last when the battery

is disconnected.

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