Kia Niro: Charging System / Auxiliary 12V Battery Description and operation

Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual / Engine Electrical System / Charging System / Auxiliary 12V Battery Description and operation

Description
1.

The CMF(Closed Maintenance Free) battery is, as the name implies, totally maintenance free and has no removable battery cell caps.

2.

The CMF(Closed Maintenance Free) battery does not require water replenishment for the repair.

3.

The battery is completely sealed, except for small vent holes in the cover.

  

After disconnecting then reconnecting the battery negative cable, reset some parts that require the reset procedures.

(Refer to Body Electrical System - "General Information")

Repair procedures
On-vehicle Inspection    • Check that the auxiliary 12V battery cables are connected to t ...

Auxiliary 12V Battery Repair procedures
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