
❈ The actual battery label in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
1. CMF60L-BCI: The Kia model name of battery
2. 12V: The nominal voltage
3. 60Ah(20HR): The nominal capacity (in Ampere hours)
4. 92RC: The nominal reserve capacity (in min.)
5. 550CCA: The cold-test current in amperes by SAE
6. 440A: The cold-test current in amperes by EN
For best battery service 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.
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free, calcium-based battery. If the battery becomes discharged in a short time (because, for example, the headlights or interior lights were left on while the vehicle was not in use), recharge it by slow charging (trickle) for 10 hours.
Checking the parking brake Check the stroke of the parking brake by counting the number of “clicks’’ heard while fully applying it from the released position. Also, the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade.
1. Open the tailgate. 2. Loosen the lamp assembly retaining screws with a screwdriver. 3. Remove the rear combination lamp assembly from the body of the vehicle. 4. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly.