Kia Stinger CK: Maintenance / Battery
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Battery replacement
The battery is in the trunk under the compartment cover.
When replacing the battery, disconnect the negative (-) cable (1) and remove the positive (+) battery fuse box (2).
Remove the battery mounting bracket (3).
WARNING - Touching metal surfaces in the trunk under the compartment cover
Do not touch metal surfaces in the trunk under the compartment cover while the engine is operating or hot. Doing so could result in serious personal injury. Turn the engine off and wait until it cools down or wear gloves to replace the battery from the luggage room.
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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.
Reset items
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
- Driver position memory system
Other information:
Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Owner's Manual: 7. Uniform tire quality grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: TREADWEAR 440 TRACTION A TEMPERATURE A Tread wear The tread wear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one-and-ahalf times (1½) as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Owner's Manual: Low tire pressure telltale
When the tire pressure monitoring system warning indicators are illuminated, one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. If the telltale illuminates, immediately reduce your speed, avoid hard cornering and anticipate increased stopping distances. You should stop and check your tires as soon as possible. Inflate the tires to the proper pressure as indicated on the vehicle’s placard or tire inflation pressure label located on the driver’s side center pillar outer panel.Categories
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