Kia Optima: Battery Maintenance

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 terminal grease.
- Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the battery immediately with a solution
of water and baking soda.
- If the vehicle is not going to be used for an extended time, disconnect
the battery cables.
WARNING - Battery Dangers
Always read the following
instructions carefully when handling a battery.
Keep lighted cigarettes
and all other flames or sparks away from the battery.
Hydrogen, ...
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 vehi ...
See also:
Talking on the Phone
When talking on the phone, “Active Call” message and the other party’s phone
number (if available) are displayed on the audio.
• To Finish a Call
- Press button on the steering wheel.
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Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the main crash pad lower
cover (A).
3.
Disconnect the blower resistor
connector ...
Installation
1.
Install the wiper switch.
2.
Install the steering column upper
and lower shrouds.
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