Charging Method For 12V Battery; External Power Source Using 12V Battery - Kia Niro 2018 Owner's Manual

What to do in an emergency

Charging method for 12V battery

(A) It is recommended to charge the
12V battery by starting and run-
ning the vehicle (HEV Ready
Mode) for a minimum of 30 min-
utes if a 12V reset, or jump start
has been used.
(B) If you can not start the vehicle :
• After connecting the jumper cables
at the recommended locations, you
should press "12V batt Reset"
switch(1) to charge the battery.
• The voltage range of the charger
should be 13.3~14V and its current
range should be less than 60A.
(13.8V is recommended).
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CAUTION
• The use of an improper charg-
er with a voltage and current
range higher than specified
may cause overheating and
damage to the 12V battery.
• The use of an incorrect charg-
er will lead to a power shut-off
to save the 12V battery. Stop
using the incorrect charger
once the power of the vehicle
is shut off.
External power source using 12V
battery
(Except the use of dash cameras)
The use of external power acces-
sories may reduce performance and
function of the vehicle. Especially,
the use of dash cameras may cause
a shut off the power of the vehicle
prior to the dash camera's automatic
shut-down.
If the power of the car is shut off,
start the vehicle as explained above
(refer to "Over discharge of 12V bat-
tery")