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Maintenance

BATTERY

For best battery service

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WARNING

The battery, which is originally

installed in your vehicle, is mainte-

nance free. However, your vehicle is

equipped with a battery marked with

LOWER and UPPER on the side, you

should check the electrolyte level. The

electrolyte level should be between the

LOWER and the UPPER. When the

electrolyte level is low, add distilled

(or de-mineralized) water. (Never add

sulfuric acids or other electrolyte). Be

careful not to spill distilled (or de-min-

eralized) water over the battery sur-

face or other adjacent components.

Also, do not overfill the battery cells.

If not, it may corrode the battery or

other components. Finally, securely

close the cell cap. However, we recom-

mend you to contact an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer for better battery

service.

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.

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• Keep the battery securely mounted.

• Keep the battery top clean and dry.

Keep all flames, sparks,

or smoking materials

away from the battery.

• Keep the terminals and connec-

tions clean, tight, and coated with

petroleum jelly or terminal grease.

Hydrogen is always

present in battery cells,

is highly combustible,

and may explode if ignit-

ed.

• Rinse any spilled electrolyte from

the battery immediately with a

solution of water and baking soda.

Keep batteries out of

reach of children.

• If the vehicle is not going to be

used for an extended time, discon-

nect the battery cables.

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Batteries contain sulfu-

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• NEVER attempt to recharge

the battery when the vehicle’s

battery cables are connected

to the battery.

An inappropriately disposed

ric acid which is highly

corrosive. Do not allow

acid to contact your

eyes, skin or clothing.

battery can be harmful to the

environment and human health.

Dispose the battery according to

your local law(s) or regulations.

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• The electrical ignition system

works with high voltage.

NEVER touch these compo-

nents with the engine running

or when the Engine Start/Stop

button is in the ON position.

If acid gets into your eyes, flush

your eyes with clean water for at

least 15 minutes and get imme-

diate medical attention. If acid

gets on your skin, thoroughly

wash the area. If you feel pain or

a burning sensation, get med-

ical attention immediately.

NOTICE

If you connect unauthorized elec-

tronic devices to the battery, the

battery may be discharged. Never

use unauthorized devices.

• Do not allow the (+) and (-)

jumper cables to touch. It may

cause sparks.

• 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.

• The battery may rupture or

explode when you jump start

with a low or frozen battery.

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• Do not attempt to jump start

your vehicle if your battery is

frozen.

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Maintenance

Battery capacity label

Battery recharging

CAUTION

Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,

calcium-based battery.

■ Example

AGM battery (if equipped)

• 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.

• Absorbent Glass Matt (AGM)

batteries are maintenance-

free and we recommend that

the AGM battery be serviced

by an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer. For charging your

AGM battery, use only fully

automatic battery chargers

that are specially developed

for AGM batteries.

• 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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The actual battery label in the vehicle

may differ from the illustration.

• When replacing the AGM bat-

tery, we recommend that you

use parts for replacement

from an authorized HYUNDAI

dealer.

1. CMF60L-BCI : The HYUNDAI

model name of battery

2. 12V : The nominal voltage

• 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.

3. 60Ah(20HR) : The nominal capacity

(in Ampere hours)

4. 92RC : The nominal reserve capac-

ity (in min.)

5. 550CCA : The cold-test current in

amperes by SAE

6. 440A : The cold-test current in

amperes by EN

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Reset items

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WARNING

Items should be reset after the bat-

tery has been discharged or the bat-

tery has been disconnected.

• The negative battery cable

must be removed first and

installed last when the battery

is disconnected.

When recharging the battery,

observe the following precau-

tions:

• Auto up/down window

(See chapter 3)

• Before performing maintenance

or recharging the battery, turn

off all accessories and stop the

engine.

• Disconnect the battery charger

in the following order.

• Sunroof (See chapter 3)

• Trip computer (See chapter 3)

1. Turn off the battery charger

main switch.

• Climate control system

(See chapter 3)

• Do not allow cigarettes, sparks,

or flame near the battery.

2. Unhook the negative clamp

from the negative battery

terminal.

• Wear eye protection when

checking the battery during

charging.

3. Unhook the positive clamp

from the positive battery

terminal.

• The battery must be removed

from the vehicle and placed in

an area with good ventilation.

• 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).

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