Maintenance
Battery
Keep lit cigarettes and all other
flames or sparks away from
the battery.
Battery
For best battery service
The battery contains hydrogen
-- a highly combustible gas
which will explode if it comes
in contact with a flame or
spark.
Keep batteries out of the reach
of children because batteries
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僅 Keep the battery securely mounted.
僅 Keep the battery top clean and dry.
僅 Keep the terminals and connections
contain highly corrosive SUL
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FURIC ACID and electrolytes.
Do not allow battery acid to contact your
skin, eyes, clothing or paint finish.
clean, tight, and coated with petro
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leum jelly or terminal grease.
Wear eye protection when
charging or working near a
battery. Always provide venti
僅 Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the
battery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.
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lation when working in an
enclosed space.
僅 If the vehicle is not going to be used
for an extended time, disconnect the
battery cables.
Always read the following
instructions carefully when
handling a battery.
NOTICE
If any electrolyte gets into
your eyes, flush your eyes with
clean water for at least 15 min
Your vehicle is equipped with mainte
nance free battery. If your vehicle is
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equipped with the battery marked with
LOWER and UPPER on the side, you can
utes and get immediate medi
cal attention. If electrolyte gets on your
skin, thoroughly wash the contacted
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check the electrolyte level. The electro
lyte level should be between LOWER
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area. If you feel pain or burning sensa
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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
tion, get medical attention immediately.
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An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to the
environment and human
health. Dispose the battery
splash the battery and adjacent compo
nents. And do not overfill the battery
cells. It can cause corrosion on other
parts. Make sure that the cell caps are
tightened.
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according to your local law(s) or regula
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tion.
The battery contains lead. Do
not dispose of it after use.
Please return the battery to an
authorized Kia dealer to be
Contact an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING
recycled.
Risk of explosion
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