Kia Soul 2012 User Manual download pdf (Page 349)

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Maintenance

Always read the following

instructions carefully when

handling a battery.

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.

Please return the battery to

an authorized Kia dealer to

be recycled.

When you don’t use the vehicle for a

long time in the low temperature

area, separate the battery and keep

it indoors.

Battery recharging

Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,

calcium-based battery.

• If the battery becomes discharged

in a short time (because, for exam-

ple, the headlights or interior lights

were left on while the vehicle was

not in use), recharge it by slow

charging (trickle) for 10 hours.

• If the battery gradually discharges

because of high electric load while

the vehicle is being used, recharge

it at 20-30A for two hours.

WARNING - Recharging

battery

Never attempt to recharge the

battery when the battery cables

are connected.

WARNING - Risk of

electrocution

Never touch the electrical igni-

tion system while the vehicle is

running. This system works

with high voltage which can

"zap" you.

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