Kia K5 2021 Owner's Manual page 515

Maintenance
An inappropriately dis-
posed battery can be
harmful to the environ-
ment and human health.
Dispose the battery according to
your local law(s) or regulation.
The battery contains lead.
Do not dispose of it after
use. Please return the bat-
tery to an authorized Kia dealer to
be recycled.
Never attempt to recharge the bat-
tery when the battery cables are
connected.
WARNING
Risk of electrocution
Never touch the electrical ignition
system while the vehicle is running.
This system works with high volt-
age, which can "zap" you.
NOTICE
If you connect unauthorized elec-
tronic devices to the battery, the
battery may be discharged. Never
use unauthorized devices.
WARNING
Recharging battery
Never attempt to recharge the bat-
tery when the battery cables are
connected.
WARNING
Battery lead compound
Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds. Wash hands after
handling.
Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-
free, calcium-based battery
If the battery becomes discharged
in a short time (because, for
example, the headlights or inte-
rior lights were left on while the
vehicle was not in use), recharge it
by slow charging (trickle) for 10
hours.
If the battery gradually dis-
charges 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:
The battery must be removed
from the vehicle and placed in an
area with good ventilation.
Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or
flame near the battery.
Watch the battery during
charging, and stop or reduce the
charging rate in following cases:
1. the battery cells begin gassing
(boiling) violently
Battery
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