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Maintenance
BATTERY
Battery replacement
The battery is in the luggage room.
When replacing the battery, disconnect
the negative (-) cable (1) and remove
the positive (+) battery fuse box (2).
Remove the battery mounting brack-
et (3).
For best battery service
• Keep the battery securely mounted.
• Keep the battery top clean and dry.
• Keep the terminals and connec-
tions clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
• Rinse any spilled electrolyte from
the battery immediately with a
solution of water and baking soda.
• If the vehicle is not going to be
used for an extended time, discon-
nect the battery cables.
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NOTICE
Basically equipped battery is main-
tenance free type. If your vehicle is
equipped with the battery marked
with LOWER and UPPER on the
side, you can check the electrolyte
level. The electrolyte level should be
between LOWER and UPPER. If
the electrolyte level is low, it needs to
add distilled (demineralized) water
(Never add sulfuric acid or other
electrolyte). When refill, be careful
not to splash the battery and adja-
cent components. And do not over-
fill the battery cells. It can cause cor-
rosion on other parts. After then
ensure that tighten the cell caps.
Contact a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an autho-
rised Kia dealer/service partner.
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WARNING
Turn the engine off and wait
until it cools down, or luggage
room floor surface may be hot.
Wear gloves when removing the
battery from the luggage room.
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