Battery capacity label

❈ The actual battery label layout may differ from the one shown in the figure.

1. 1
   CMF60L-BCI: Battery model name assigned by Kia
2. 2
   12 V: Nominal voltage
3. 3
   60Ah(20HR): Nominal capacity (in ampere-hours)
4. 4
   92RC: Nominal reserve capacity (in minutes)
5. 5
   550CCA: Cold cranking amps according to SAE
6. 6
   440A: Cold test amps according to EN

Battery charging

The vehicle battery is of the calcium-based, maintenance-free type.

• If the battery discharges quickly (for example, because the headlights or interior lights were left on with the vehicle stopped), recharge it with a slow charge for approximately 10 hours.
• If the battery has gradually discharged due to high electrical load while driving, recharge it at 20-30A for two hours.

WARNING - Charging the battery When charging the battery, observe the following precautions:

• The battery must be removed from the vehicle and placed in an area with good ventilation.
• Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from the battery.
• Monitor the battery during charging, and stop charging or reduce the current if the battery cells begin to boil violently or if the electrolyte temperature of any cell exceeds 49 °C.
• Wear protective glasses when checking the battery during charging.
• Disconnect the charger in the following order.

1. 1
   Switch off the charger.
2. 2
   Disconnect the negative clamp from the negative battery terminal.
3. 3
   Disconnect the positive clamp from the positive battery terminal.

WARNING

• Before performing maintenance or charging the battery, turn off all electrical loads and stop the engine.
• When disconnecting the battery, disconnect the negative cable first and reconnect it last.
• Have any battery work performed by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

• Protect the battery from contact with water or other liquids.
• For your safety, when replacing the battery, use genuine parts approved by an authorized Kia dealer.

Functions to reset Functions that must be reset after the battery has discharged or been disconnected.

• Automatic up/down windows (See chapter 4)
• Sunroof (See chapter 4)
• Trip computer (See chapter 4)
• Climate control system (See chapter 4)
• Clock (See chapter 4)
• Audio (See chapter 4)