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Jump-starting the vehicle

Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order.

Jump starting can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your vehicle or battery, follow these jump starting procedures. If in doubt, we strongly recommend that you have a qualified technician or towing service jump start your vehicle.

WARNING

Battery

Never attempt to check the electrolyte level of the battery as this may cause the battery to rupture.

WARNING

Frozen Batteries

Do not attempt to jump start the vehicle if the discharged battery is frozen, as the battery may rupture.

WARNING

Electrolyte

  • Do not charge or discharge the battery arbitrarily. It may cause a fault, electric shock or burns.

  • Do not damage the battery in such a way as to drop, deform or impact it with a sharp object. It may cause electrolyte leakage or fire.

  • Breakdown of the battery may lead to electrolyte leakage or flammable gas generation. Contact an authorized Kia dealer immediately.

  • If electrolyte leaks, avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothes. If unable to do so, flush the area with water and get medical help immediately.

  • Do not place the battery near an open flame or incinerate. It may lead to a fire or explosion.

  • Keep it out of reach of children or animals.

  • Keep the battery away from moisture or liquid. Do not touch or use if liquids have been spilled on it.

WARNING

Battery Cables

Do not connect the jumper cable from the negative terminal of the booster battery to the negative terminal of the discharged battery. This can cause the discharged battery to overheat, crack, and degrade.

Connect the jumper cable from the negative terminal of the booster battery to the chassis ground in the engine compartment.

WARNING

Sulfuric Acid Risk

Automobile batteries contain sulfuric acid. When jump starting your vehicle, be careful not to get sulfuric acid on yourself, your clothing, or on the vehicle. This acid is poisonous and highly corrosive.

WARNING

Battery

Keep all flames or sparks away from the battery. The battery produces hydrogen gas which can explode if exposed to flame or sparks.

Jump-starting

  1. Connect the jumper cables as shown.

    • Positive (+) terminal of the flat battery (1) and the booster battery (2).

    • Negative (-) terminal of the flat battery (3) and the grounding point (4).

  2. Start the vehicle with the booster battery for several minutes.

  3. Try to start the vehicle with the flat battery again.

  4. If the vehicle starts, disconnect the jumper cables as following:

    • Negative (-) terminal of the booster battery (3). Positive (+) terminal of the booster battery (2). Flat battery (1)

If the cause of your battery discharging is not apparent, have your vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

NOTICE

Make sure to connect one end of the jumper cable to the negative terminal of the booster battery, and the other end to a metallic point (ground), far away from the battery.