Battery recharging

If the becomes discharged, either run the engine for at least 60 minutes driving or at idle. Alternatively, you may connect a fully automatic regulated charger to the engine compartment front jumper posts or at the battery in the liftgate.

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 charging, and stop or reduce the charging rate in following cases:

    1. the battery cells begin gassing (boiling) violently.

    2. the electrolyte temperature of any cell exceeds 120 °F (49 °C).

  • Wear eye protection when checking the battery during charging.

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

  • 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.

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

CAUTION

AGM battery

  • Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries are maintenance free and have the AGM battery serviced by an authorized Kia 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 Kia dealer.

  • Do not open or remove the cap on top of the battery. This may cause leaks of internal electrolytes that could result in severe injury.