Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 616

Maintenance
僅 If the battery gradually discharges because of high electric load while the vehicle is
being used, recharge it at 20~30 A for 2 hours.
WARNING
僅 When recharging the battery, observe the following precautions:
- The battery must be removed from the vehicle and placed in an area with good venti-
lation.
- Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or flame near the battery.
- Watch the battery during charging, and stop or reduce the charging rate if the battery
cells begin gassing (boiling) violently or if the temperature of the electrolyte of any cell
exceeds 49°C (120°F).
- Wear eye protection when checking the battery during charging.
- Disconnect the battery charger in the following order.
1. Turn off the battery charger main switch.
2. Unhook the negative clamp from the negative battery terminal.
3.Unhook the positive clamp from the positive battery terminal.
僅 Before performing maintenance or recharging the battery, turn off all accessories and
stop the vehicle.
僅 The negative battery cable must be removed first and installed last when the battery is
disconnected.
僅 We recommend that you use batteries for replacement from an authorized Kia dealer/
service partner.
Reset items
Items should be reset after the battery has been discharged or the battery has been dis-
connected.
僅 Auto up/down window
僅 Dual wide sunroof
僅 Trip computer
僅 Climate control system
僅 Driver position memory system
僅 Audio/Infotainment system
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Replacing components