Kia Rio: Battery / Recharging the battery
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 lamps 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.
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.
For best battery service
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 termina ...
The following items should be reset after the battery has been discharged or
the battery has been disconnected.
Auto up/down window
Sunroof
Trip computer
Climate control system
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Other information:
WARNING - Windshield heating
Do not use the () or ()
position during cooling operation in extremely humid weather. The difference between
the temperature of the outside air and the windshield could cause the outer surface
of the windshield to fog up, causing loss of visibility.
For maximu ...
Rear View Monitor function
■ Type A
■ Type B
Rear View Monitor system will activate with the ignition switch on and the shift
lever in the R (Reverse) position.
Please note that during initial start up, the rear view monitor may not display
instantly due to the audio system booting ...