Kia Niro: Battery / Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free, calcium-based battery.
- If the battery becomes discharged in a short time (because, for example,
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 OUM074113L it at 20-30A for two hours.
WARNING - Recharging battery
When recharging the battery, observe the following precautions:
- The battery must be removed from the vehicle and placed in an area with
good ventilation.
- Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or flame near the battery.
- Watch the battery during charging, and stop or reduce the charging rate
if the battery cells begin gassing (boiling) violently or if the temperature
of the electrolyte of any cell exceeds 49°C (120°F).
- Wear eye protection when checking the battery during charging.
- Disconnect the battery charger in the following 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.
WARNING
- Before performing maintenance or recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the engine.
- The negative battery cable must be removed first and installed last when
the battery is disconnected.
- Operation related to the battery is recommended to an authorized Kia
dealer.
CAUTION
- Keep the battery away from water or any liquid.
- For your safety, we recommend that you use parts for replacement from
an authorized Kia dealer.
■ Example
❈ The actual battery label in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
1. AGM90L-DIN : The Kia model name of battery
2. 90Ah(20HR) : The nominal capacity (in Ampere hours)
3. ...
Items should be reset after the battery has been discharged or the battery has
been disconnected.
Auto up/down window
Sunroof
Trip computer
Climate control system
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