For Best Battery Service; Battery Recharging - Hyundai Sonata 2016 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth
defects and reproductive harm.
Batteries also contain other
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
Wash hands after handling.
NOTICE
• When you do not use the vehicle
for a long time in a low tempera-
ture area, disconnect the battery
and keep it indoors.
• Always charge the battery fully
to prevent battery case damage
in low temperature areas.
7-42

For best battery service

OLFH074011L
• Keep the battery securely mounted.
• 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 acid from the bat-
tery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.

Battery recharging

WARNING
Always follow these instructions
when recharging your vehicle's
battery to avoid the risk of SERI-
OUS INJURY or DEATH from
explosions or acid burns:
•
Before performing
nance or recharging the bat-
tery, turn off all accessories and
place the Engine Start/Stop
button to the OFF position.
•
Keep all flames, sparks, or
smoking materials away from
the battery.
•
Always work outdoors or in an
area with plenty of ventilation.
•
Wear eye protection when
checking the battery during
charging.
•
The battery must be removed
from the vehicle and placed in
a well ventilated area.
(Continued)
mainte-