Kia Niro Hybrid, Owner'S Manual, Page: 522 / 646

(Continued)
If any electrolyte gets into
your eyes, flush your eyes
with clean water for at least
15 minutes and get immedi‐
ate medical attention.
If electrolyte gets on your
skin, thoroughly wash the
contacted area. If you feel
pain or burning sensation,
get medical attention imme‐
diately.
Wear eye protection when
charging or working near a
battery. Always provide ven‐
tilation when working in an
enclosed space.
An inappropriately disposed
battery can be harmful to
the environment and human
health. Dispose the battery
according to your local law(s)
or regulation.
The battery contains lead.
Do not dispose of it after
use. Contact a professional
workshop. Kia recommends
to visit an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
(Continued)
(Continued)
• When lifting a plastic-cased bat‐
tery, excessive pressure on the
case may cause battery acid to
leak, resulting in personal injury.
Lift with a battery carrier or with
your hands on opposite corners.
• Never attempt to recharge the
battery when the battery cables
are connected.
• The electrical ignition system
works with high voltage. Never
touch these components with the
engine running or the ignition
switched on.
Failure to follow the above warnings
can result in serious bodily injury or
death.
CAUTION
• When you don’t use the vehicle for
a long time in the low temperature
area, separate the battery and
keep it indoors.
(Continued)
(Continued)
• Always charge the battery fully to
prevent battery case damage in
low temperature area.
• If you connect unauthorized elec‐
tronic devices to the battery, the
battery may be discharged. Never
use unauthorized devices.
Battery capacity label
❈
The actual battery label in the vehi‐
cle may diýýer ýrom the illustration.
1. AGM90L-DIN : The Kia model name
oý battery
Maintenance
9-42