Battery recharging

Should your vehicle’s battery become discharged, charge it using a charger or drive the vehicle for at least 60 minutes to allow for regenerative charging. Alternately you may connect a fully automatic regulated charger to the motor compartment front jumper posts or battery in the motor room.

WARNING

  • 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 if the battery cells begin gassing (boiling) violently or if the temperature of the electrolyte of any cell exceeds 49 °C (120 °F).

    • Wear eye protection when checking the battery during charging.

    • 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.

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

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

  • We recommend that you use batteries for replacement from an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.