僅 Battery Capacity Label - Kia Sportage 2024 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
Please return the battery to an autho -
rized Kia dealer to be recycled.
Never attempt to recharge the battery
when the battery cables are connected.
WARNING
Risk of electrocution
Never touch the electrical ignition sys -
tem while the vehicle is running. This
system works with high voltage, which
can "zap" you.
NOTICE
If you connect unauthorized electronic
devices to the battery, the battery may
be discharged. Never use unauthorized
devices.
WARNING
Recharging battery
Never attempt to recharge the battery
when the battery cables are connected.
WARNING
Battery lead compound
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead com -
pounds. Wash hands after handling.
Battery capacity label
Example
OCV071057L
* The actual battery label in the vehicle
may differ from the illustration.
1. The Kia model name of battery
2. The nominal capacity (in Ampere
hours)
3. The nominal reserve capacity (in min.)
4. The nominal voltage
5. The cold-test current in amperes by
SAE
6. The cold-test current in amperes by
EN
Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
僅 If the battery becomes discharged in a
short time (because, for example, the
headlamps or interior lights were left
on while the vehicle was not in use),
recharge it by slow charging (trickle)
for 10 hours.
僅 If the battery gradually discharges
because of high electric load while the
vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20
~ 30 A for two hours.
When recharging the battery, observe
the following precautions:
僅 The battery must be removed from
the vehicle and placed in an area with
good ventilation.
僅 Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or
flame near the battery.
Battery
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