12V battery recharging

If the 12V battery discharges, start the vehicle for at least 60 minutes, either driving or idling. Alternatively, you may connect a fully automatic regulated charger to the motor compartment front jumper posts or to the 12V battery.

When recharging the 12V battery, take the following precautions:

  • Remove the 12V battery from the vehicle and place it in an area with good ventilation.

  • Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or flame near the 12V battery.

  • Watch the 12V battery while it charges, and stop or reduce the charging rate in the following cases:

    1. The 12V battery cells begin boiling violently.

    2. The electrolyte temperature of any cell is above 120 °F (49 °C).

  • Wear eye protection when you check the 12V battery while it is charging.

  • Before performing maintenance or recharging the 12V battery, turn off all accessories and stop the vehicle.

  • Disconnect the 12V battery charger in the following order:

    1. Turn off the 12V 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 12V battery is disconnected.

WARNING

AGM battery

  • Absorbent Glass Matt (AGM) batteries are maintenance-free. Have your AGM battery serviced by an authorized Kia dealer.

    To charge your AGM battery, use only fully automatic battery chargers that are specially developed for AGM batteries.

  • When replacing the AGM battery, use replacement parts from an authorized Kia dealer.

  • Do not open or remove the cap on top of the battery. This may cause internal electrolytes to leak, which could result in severe injury.

WARNING

California Proposition 65

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.