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WARNING

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 instructions carefully when handling a battery.

Wear eye protection designed to protect the eyes from acid splashes.

Keep all flames, sparks, or smoking materials away from the battery.

Hydrogen is always present in battery cells, is highly combustible, and may explode if

ignited.

Keep batteries out of reach of children.

Batteries contain sulfuric acid which is highly corrosive. Do not allow acid to contact your

eyes, skin or clothing.

If acid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get

immediate medical attention. If acid gets on your skin, thoroughly wash the area. If you

feel pain or a burning sensation, get medical attention immediately.

• When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the case may cause battery

acid to leak. Lift with a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners.

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• Do not attempt to jump start your vehicle if your battery is frozen.

• NEVER attempt to recharge the battery when the vehicle's battery cables are

connected to the battery.

• The electrical ignition system works with high voltage. NEVER touch these components

with the engine running or when the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,

chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and

reproductive harm. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer. Wash hands after handling.

NOTICE

Always follow these instructions when handling your vehicle's battery to prevent damage

to your battery:

• When you do not use the vehicle for a long time in a low temperature area, disconnect

the battery and keep it indoors.

• Always charge the battery fully to prevent battery case damage in low temperature

areas.

• Prevent liquid from wetting the battery terminals. The performance of the battery may

be degraded, and may cause injury. Be cautious when loading liquid in the liftgate.

• Do not tilt the battery.

• If you connect unauthorized electronic devices to the battery, the battery may be

discharged. Never use unauthorized devices.

For best battery service

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• Keep the battery securely mounted.

• Keep the battery top clean and dry.

• Keep the terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly or

terminal grease.

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• Rinse any spilled acid 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, disconnect the battery

cables.

Battery capacity label

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• The actual battery label in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

1

AGM70L-DIN : The HYUNDAI model name of battery

2 12V : The nominal voltage

3 70Ah (20HR) : The nominal capacity (in Ampere hours)

4 RC 120min : The nominal reserve capacity (in min.)

5 CCA 5760A (SAE/EN) : The cold-test current in amperes

Information

For vehicles with power liftgate, note that the power liftgate needs to be reset after the

battery has been replaced. For more information, refer to the “Power liftgate” section in

chapter 5.

Battery recharging

By battery charger

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 20-30 A for two hours

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WARNING

Always follow these instructions when recharging your vehicle's battery to avoid the risk

of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from explosions or acid burns:

• Before performing maintenance or recharging the battery, turn off all accessories and

press the Engine Start/Stop button to the OFF position.

• Keep all flames, sparks, or smoking materials away from the battery.

• Always work outdoors or in an area with plenty of ventilation.

• Wear eye protection when checking the battery during charging.

• The battery must be removed from the vehicle and placed in a well ventilated area.

• Watch the battery during charging, and stop or reduce the charging rate if the battery

cells begin boiling violently.

• The negative battery cable must be removed first and installed last when the battery is

disconnected. Disconnect the battery charger in the following order:

1

Turn off the battery charger main switch.

2 Unhook the negative clamp from the negative battery terminal.

3 Unhook the positive clamp from the positive battery terminal.

• Always use a genuine HYUNDAI approved battery or the equivalent specified for your

vehicle when you replace the battery.

NOTICE

AGM battery

• Absorbent Glass Matt (AGM) batteries are maintenance-free and have the AGM battery

serviced by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. For charging your AGM battery, use only

fully automatic battery chargers that are specially developed for AGM batteries.

• When replacing the AGM battery, use parts for replacement from an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

• Do not open or remove the cap on top of the battery. This may cause leaks of internal

electrolyte that could result in severe injury.

By jump starting

After a jump start from a good battery, drive the vehicle for 20-30 minutes before it is

shutoff. The vehicle may not restart if you shut it off before the battery had a chance

to adequately recharge. See "Jump starting" in chapter 8 for more information on jump

starting procedures.

Information

An inappropriately disposed battery can be harmful to the environment and human

health. Dispose of the battery according to your local law(s) or regulation.

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Reset items

The following items may need to be reset after the battery has been discharged or the

battery has been removed:

• Current Trip/Since Refueling/Since Rest (refer to chapter 4)

• Integrated memory system (refer to chapter 5)

• Power window (refer to chapter 5)

• Sunroof (refer to chapter 5)

• Climate control system (refer to chapter 5)

• Power liftgate (refer to chapter 5)

• Clock (refer to Infotainment system manual)

• Infotainment system (refer to Infotainment system manual)

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