Emergency Starting; Jump Starting - Kia XCeed 2020 Owner's Manual

What to do in an emergency

EMERGENCY STARTING

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Connect cables in numerical order
and disconnect in reverse order.

Jump starting

Jump starting can be dangerous if
done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid
harm to yourself or damage to your
vehicle or battery, follow the jump
starting procedures. If in doubt, we
strongly recommend that you have
a competent technician or towing
service jump start your vehicle.
CAUTION
Use only a 12-volt jumper system.
You can damage a 12-volt starting
motor, ignition system, and other
electrical parts 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
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Never attempt to check the
electrolyte level of the battery
as this may cause the battery to
rupture or explode causing serious
injury.
WARNING
Battery
• Keep all flames or sparks away
from the battery. The battery
produces hydrogen gas which
may explode if exposed to flame
or sparks. If these instructions
are not followed exactly, serious
personal injury and damage to the
vehicle may occur! If you are not
sure how to follow this procedure,
seek qualified assistance.
Automobile batteries contain
sulfuric acid. This is poisonous
and highly corrosive. When jump
starting, wear protective glasses
and be careful not to get acid on
yourself, your clothing or on the
vehicle.
• Do not attempt to jump start the
vehicle if the discharged battery
is frozen or if the electrolyte level
is low; the battery may rupture or
explode.
• Do not allow the (+) and (-) jumper
cables to touch. It may cause
sparks.
• The battery may rupture or
explode when you jump start with
a low or frozen battery.
EMERGENCY STARTING