2010 Kia Rio Owners Manual

Maintenance
Battery recharging
Your  vehicle   has  a   maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
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Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or
flame near the battery.
If the battery becomes discharged in a
short  time (because, for  example, the
headlights or interior lights were left on
while  the   vehicle  was   not  in   use),
recharge  it  by slow  charging  (trickle)
for 10 hours.
Watch  the  battery during  charg-
ing, and stop or reduce the charg-
ing rate  if the battery  cells begin
gassing  (boiling)   violently  or  if
the temperature of the  electrolyte
of any cell exceeds 49°C (120°F).
If   the  battery   gradually   discharges
because of high electric load  while the
vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-
Wear eye protection  when check-
ing the battery during charging.
Disconnect the battery charger in
the following order.
1JBA7017
30A
for two hours.
For best battery service :
Items to be reset after  the battery has
been  discharged  or  the  battery  has
been disconnected.
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.
Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the  top of the  battery clean  and
dry.
Clock (See Chapter 3)
Audio (See Chapter 3)
Sunroof (See Chapter 3)
Keep  the  terminals  and  connections
clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any  spilled  electrolyte from  the
battery  immediately with a  solution of
water and baking soda.
If the vehicle is not going to be used for
an extended  time, disconnect the  bat-
tery cables.
WARNING - Recharging
battery
NOTICE
Before   performing  maintenance   or
recharging  the  battery,   turn  off  all
accessories and stop the engine.
The  negative  battery  cable  must  be
removed first and installed last when
the battery is disconnected.  
When
recharging
the
battery,
observe the following precautions:
•  The   battery   must  be   removed
from the vehicle and  placed in an
area with good ventilation.
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CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Rio Manuals
Model Year2010
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