Kia Optima: Battery Recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free, calciumbased 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 10hours.
- 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 120°F (49°C).
- 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.
✽ 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.
For optimal battery performance:
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 ...
See also:
Inspection
1.
Check the audio remote control
switch (A) for resistance between connector terminals in each switch position.
[LH-Audio]
[LH-Mute]
[Audio]
Switch
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Component Location (1)
1. Buzzer
2. RF receiver
3. Smart key unit
4. Interior antenna 1
5. Interior antenna 2
6. Trunk antenna
7. Bumper antenna
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Front Door Edge Warning Light
A red light comes on when the front door is opened. The purpose of this light
is to assist when you get in or out and also to warn passing vehicles. ...