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Maintenance
Auxiliary battery (VAN/Truck)
The auxiliary battery is located in
engine room. (if equipped)
• Keep the battery securely mount-
ed.
• Keep the battery top clean and dry.
• Keep the terminals and connec-
tions 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.
Basically equipped battery is
maintenance free type. If your
vehicle is equipped with the bat-
tery marked with LOWER and
UPPER on the side, you can check
the electrolyte level. The elec-
trolyte level should be between
LOWER and UPPER. If the elec-
trolyte level is low, it needs to add
distilled (demineralized) water
(Never add sulfuric acid or other
electrolyte). When refill, be careful
not to splash the battery and adja-
cent components. And do not
overfill the battery cells. It can
cause corrosion on other parts.
After then ensure that tighten the
cell caps. We recommend that you
contact an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
NOTICE
Do not open the AGM battery.
WARNING
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•
When replacing the battery,
we recommend that you use
parts replacement from an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
•
There is a vent hose for
degasing. You must check the
connection for venting when
you change the battery.
CAUTION
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Battery sensor
Vent hose
