Kia Niro 2018 Owner's Manual page 410

What to do in an emergency
CAUTION
- Push/pull start
to 12 Volt Battery
Use only a 12-volt jumper sys-
tem. You can damage a 12-volt
starting motor, ignition system,
and other electrical
beyond repair by use of a 24-
volt power supply (either two
12-volt batteries in series or a
24-volt motor generator set).
WARNING
- Battery
Never attempt to check the elec-
trolyte level of the battery as
this may cause the battery to
rupture or explode.
WARNING
- Frozen
batteries
Do not attempt to jump start the
vehicle if the discharged battery
is frozen as the battery may
rupture or explode.
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WARNING
• Do not charge or discharge
arbitrarily. It may lead to fault,
electric shock or burns.
• Do not damage the unit in
parts
such ways as drop, deform,
impact, out or spear with a
sharp object. It may cause
electrolyte leakage or fire.
• Breakdown of the unit may lead
to electrolyte leakage or flam-
mable gas generation. Contact
service center immediately.
• If electrolyte leaks out, avoid
contact with eyes, skin or
clothes. In event of accident,
flush with water and get med-
ical help immediately.
• Do not place near open flame
or incinerate. It may lead to
fire or explosion.
• Keep out of reach of children
or animals.
• Keep the unit away from mois-
ture of liquid. Do not touch or
use if liquids have been
spilled on.
WARNING
- Electrolyte
Do not connect the jumper cable
from the negative terminal of the
booster battery to the negative
terminal of the discharged bat-
tery, directly. This can cause the
discharged battery to overheat
and crack, degradation.
Connect the jumper cable from
the negative terminal of the
booster battery to the chassis
ground in the engine room.
- Battery
cables