Kia 2013 Soul Owner's Manual page 339

Maintenance
BATTERY
For best battery service
• Keep the battery securely mount-
ed.
• Keep the battery top clean and dry.
• Keep the terminals and connec-
tions clean, tight, and coated with
petroleum jelly or terminal grease.
• Rinse any spilled electrolyte from
the battery immediately with a
solution of water and baking soda.
• If the vehicle is not going to be
used for an extended time, discon-
nect the battery cables.
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WARNING
Keep lit cigarettes and
all
sparks away from the
battery.
The
hydrogen - a highly com-
bustible gas, which will
explode if it comes in
contact with a flame or
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spark.
- Risk of
explosion
other flames or
battery contains
WARNING
- Sulfuric
acid in
batteries
Keep batteries out of the
reach of children
because batteries con-
tain highly corrosive
SULFURIC ACID
electrolytes. Do
allow battery acid to
contact your skin, eyes,
clothing or paint finish.
Wear eye protection
when charging or work-
ing near a battery.
Always provide ventila-
tion when working in an
enclosed space.
and
not