Kia Sportage: Battery recharging
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
- If the battery becomes discharged in a
short time (because, for example, the
headlamps 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
~ 30 A for two hours.
When recharging the battery, observe
the following precautions:
- The battery must be removed from
the vehicle and placed in an area with
good ventilation.
- Watch the battery during charging,
and stop or reduce the charging rate
in following cases:
- the battery cells begin gassing
(boiling) violently
- the electrolyte temperature of any
cell exceeds 120 ºF (49 ºC).
- Wear eye protection when checking
the battery during charging.
- Before performing maintenance or
recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the vehicle.
- Disconnect the battery charger in the
following order
- Turn off the battery charger main
switch.
- Unhook the negative clamp from
the negative battery terminal.
- Unhook the positive clamp from the
positive battery terminal.
- The negative battery cable must be
removed first and installed last when
the battery is disconnected.
CAUTION
AGM battery
- Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries
are maintenance free and have the
AGM battery serviced by an authorized
Kia dealer.
For charging your AGM battery, use
only fully automatic battery chargers
that are specially developed for AGM
batteries.
- When replacing the AGM battery, use
parts for replacement from an authorized
Kia dealer.
- Do not open or remove the cap on top
of the battery. This may cause leaks
of internal electrolyte that could result
in severe injury.
Reset items
The following items should be reset after
the battery has been discharged or the
battery has been disconnected.
- Auto up/down window
- Trip computer (Refer to "Trip information
(trip computer)"
- Climate control system
- Sunroof
- Driver's seat position (Refer to "Driver
Position Memory System
- Trip computer information settings
- Radio presets
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For proper maintenance, safety, and
maximum fuel economy, you must
always maintain the recommended
tire pressures and stay within the
load limits and weight distribution
recommended for your vehi
Check your tires once a month or
more.
Use a good quality gauge to check
tire pressure. You cannot tell if your
tires are properly inflated simply by
looking at them. Radial tires may
look pro
The wheels on your vehicle were
aligned and balanced carefully at
the factory to give you the longest
tire life and best overall performance.
If you notice unusual tire wear or
your vehicle pul
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Schematic Diagrams
Circuit Diagram
Description and Operation
Description
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Components and Components Location
Components
Cowl bracket
Brake pedal member assembly
Stop lamp switch
Return spring
Brake pedal stopper
Clevis pin
Snap pin
Brake pedal
Repair procedures
Removal
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