To prevent the risk of serious injury or death from explosions or acid burns:

• Before performing maintenance or recharging the battery, turn off all accessories and stop the engine.

• Keep all flames, sparks, or smoking materials away from the battery.

• Always work outdoors or in an area with plenty of ventilation.

• Wear eye protection when checking the battery during charging. Do not contact the battery. This may result in serious injury.

• Remove the battery from the vehicle and place it in a well ventilated area.

• Watch the battery during charging, and stop or reduce the charging rate if the battery cells begin boiling violently.

• Remove the negative battery cable first and install it 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.

AGM battery

Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries are maintenance-free and should be serviced by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. Only charge using fully automatic battery chargers that are specifically for AGM batteries.

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.

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An inappropriately disposed battery may be harmful to the environment and human health. Dispose of the battery according to your local law(s) or regulations.