Kia Sorento 2022 Manual page 691

Maintenance
add distilled (demineralised) water
(Never add sulfuric acid or other
electrolyte). When refill, be careful
not to splash the battery and adja-
cent components. And do not overfill
the battery cells. It can cause corro-
sion on other parts. Make sure that
the cell caps are tightened.
Contact a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer/service part-
ner.
WARNING
Battery dangers
Always read the following
instructions carefully when
handling a battery.
Keep lighted cigarettes and
all other flames or sparks
away from the battery.
Hydrogen, a highly com-
bustible gas, is always
present in battery cells and
may explode if ignited.
Keep batteries out of the
reach of children because
batteries contain highly
corrosive SULFURIC ACID.
Do not allow battery acid to contact
your skin, eyes, clothing or paint fin-
ish.
If any electrolyte gets into
your eyes, flush your eyes
with clean water for at
least 15 minutes and get immediate
medical attention.
If electrolyte gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the contacted
area. If you feel pain or burning sen-
sation, get medical attention imme-
diately.
Wear eye protection when
charging or working near a
battery. Always provide
ventilation when working
in an enclosed space.
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.
When lifting a plastic-cased bat-
tery, excessive pressure on the
case may cause battery acid to
leak, resulting in personal injury.
Lift with a battery carrier or with
your hands on opposite corners.
Never attempt to recharge the
battery when the battery cables
are connected.
The electrical ignition system
works with high voltage. Never
touch these components with the
engine running or the ignition
switch is on.
Failure to follow the above warnings
can result in serious bodily injury or
death.
Battery
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