Maintenance
9-18
For best battery service
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Keep the battery securely mounted.
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Keep the battery top clean and dry.
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Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
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Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the
battery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.
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If the vehicle is not going to be used
for an extended time, disconnect the
battery cables.
Battery Capacity Label
OLMB073072
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The actual battery label in the vehicle
may differ from the illustration.
1. CMF60L-BCI : The HYUNDAI model
name of battery
2. 12V : The nominal voltage
3. 60Ah(20HR) : The nominal capacity
(in Ampere hours)
4. 92RC : The nominal reserve capacity
(in min.)
5. 550CCA : The cold-test current in
amperes by SAE
6. 440A : The cold-test current in
amperes by EN
Battery Recharging
By battery charger
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
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If the battery becomes discharged
over a short time (because, for
example, the headlamps or interior
lights were left on while the vehicle
was not in use), recharge it by slow
charging (trickle) for 10 hours.
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If the battery gradually discharges
because of high electrical load while
the vehicle is being used, recharge it
at 20-30A for two hours.
WARNING
Always follow these instructions when
recharging your vehicle’s battery to
avoid the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH from explosions or acid burns:
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Before performing maintenance or
recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the vehicle.
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Keep all flames, sparks, or smoking
materials away from the battery.
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Always work outdoors or in an area
with plenty of ventilation.
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Wear eye protection when checking
the battery during charging.
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The battery must be removed from
the vehicle and placed in a well
ventilated area.
