Maintenance
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If any electrolyte gets
into your eyes, flush
your eyes with clean
water for at least 15 min-
utes and get immediate
medical attention.
If electrolyte gets on your
skin, thoroughly wash
the contacted area. If you
feel a pain or a burning
sensation, get medical
attention immediately.
Wear
eye
protection
when charging or work-
ing
near
a
Always provide ventila-
tion when working in an
enclosed space.
An inappropriately dis-
posed battery can be
harmful to the environ-
Pb
ment and human health.
Dispose
the
according to your local
law(s) or regulation.
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• When lifting a plastic-cased
battery, excessive pressure
on the case may cause battery
acid to leak, resulting in per-
sonal injury. Lift with a battery
carrier or with your hands on
opposite corners.
• Never attempt to recharge the
battery
when
cables are connected.
• The electrical ignition system
works
with
Never touch these compo-
nents with the engine running
battery.
or the ignition switched on.
Failure to follow the above
warnings can result in serious
bodily injury or death.
battery
CAUTION
• When you don't use the vehi-
cle for a long time in the low
temperature area, separate the
battery and keep it indoors.
• Always charge the battery fully
to prevent battery case dam-
age in low temperature area.
• If you connect unauthorized
the
battery
electronic devices to the bat-
tery, the battery may be dis-
charged. Never use unautho-
high
voltage.
rized devices.
• Make sure the battery cap is
closed. If the battery cap is not
closed securely, it can mal-
function because the electric
components are exposed to
moisture.
WARNING
We recommend that the system
be serviced by an authorized
Kia dealer.