Battery Recharging
AGM battery
• Absorbent Glass Matt (AGM)
batteries are maintenance-free
and we recommend that the
AGM battery be serviced by an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer. For
charging your AGM battery, use
only fully automatic battery
chargers that are specially
developed for AGM batteries.
• When replacing the AGM bat-
tery, we recommend that you
use parts for replacement from
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
• Do not open or remove the cap
on top of the battery. This may
cause leaks of internal elec-
trolyte that could result in
severe injury.
NOTICE
Always follow these instruc-
tions when recharging your
vehicle's battery to avoid the
risk of SERIOUS INJURY or
DEATH from explosions or acid
burns:
•
Before performing mainte-
nance or recharging the bat-
tery, turn off all accessories
and place the ignition switch
to the LOCK/OFF position.
•
Keep all flames, sparks, or
smoking materials away from
the battery.
•
Always work outdoors or in an
area with plenty of ventilation.
•
Wear eye protection when
checking the battery during
charging.
•
The battery must be removed
from the vehicle and placed in
a well ventilated area.
WARNING
•
Watch the battery during
charging, and stop or reduce
the charging rate if the battery
cells begin boiling violently.
•
The negative battery cable
must be removed first and
installed last when the battery
is disconnected. Disconnect
the battery charger in the fol-
lowing 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.
•
Always use a genuine
HYUNDAI approved battery
when you replace the battery.
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