Kia Optima: 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 interior lights were left on
while the vehicle was not in use),
recharge it by slow charging (trickle)
for 10 hours.
- If the battery gradually discharges
because of high electric load while the
vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20-
30A for two hours.
WARNING - Recharging
battery
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 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.
- 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.
Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any ...
Items should be reset after the battery
has been discharged or the battery has
been disconnected.
Auto down window (See section 4)
Sunroof (See section 4)
Trip computer (See section 4)
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See also:
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check the coolant level in coolant
reservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid
level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires.
Whil ...
Removal
[Bank 1 / Intake]
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery
negative (-) cable.
2.
Remove the OTS (A).
3.
Disco ...
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