Hyundai Sonata: Battery / Battery Recharging

WARNING

Always follow these instructions when recharging your vehicle’s battery to avoid the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH from explosions or acid burns:

• Before performing maintenance or recharging the battery, turn off all accessories and place the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position.
• Keep all flames, sparks, or smoking materials away from the battery.
• Always work outdoors or in a well ventilated area.
• Wear eye protection when checking the battery during charging.
• The battery must be removed from the vehicle and placed in a well ventilated area.
• Watch the battery during charging, and stop or reduce the charging rate if the battery cells begin boiling violently.
• The negative battery cable must be removed first and installed last when the battery is disconnected. 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.
• Always use a genuine HYUNDAI approved battery when you replace the battery.

By jump starting

After a jump start from a good battery, idle the vehicle with the headlights turned ON for 20-30 minutes before started driving. The vehicle may not run properly if you drive it off before the battery had a chance to adequately recharge. See "Jump Starting" in chapter 6 for more information on jump starting procedures.

Information

An inappropriately disposed battery can be harmful to the environment and human health.

Dispose the battery according to your local law(s) or regulation.