Get Maintenance -> Battery Guide for Hyundai Santa Fe SUV 2023

BATTERY

śꢀ The electrical ignition system works

WARNING

with high voltage. NEVER touch

these components with the engine

running or when the Engine Start/

Stop button is in the ON position.

To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH

to you or bystanders, always follow

these precautions when working near

or handling the battery:

WARNING

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNING

Always read and follow

instructions carefully when

handling a battery.

Battery posts, terminals, and related

accessories contain lead and lead

compounds, chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects and reproductive harm.

Batteries also contain other chemicals

known to the State of California

to cause cancer. Wash hands after

handling.

Wear eye protection designed

to protect the eyes from acid

splashes.

Keep all flames, sparks, or

smoking materials away from

the battery.

Hydrogen is always present

in battery cells, is highly

combustible, and may explode

if ignited.

Keep batteries out of reach of

children.

NOTICE

Always follow these instructions when

handling your vehicle’s battery to

prevent damage to your battery:

śꢀ When you do not use the vehicle for a

long time in a low temperature area,

disconnect the battery and keep it

indoors.

śꢀ Always charge the battery fully to

prevent battery case damage in low

temperature areas.

Batteries contain sulfuric acid

which is highly corrosive. Do

not allow acid to contact your

eyes, skin or clothing.

If acid gets into your eyes, flush your

eyes with clean water for at least 15

minutes and get immediate medical

attention. If acid gets on your skin,

thoroughly wash the area. If you feel

pain or a burning sensation, get medical

attention immediately.

śꢀ When lifting a plastic-cased battery,

excessive pressure on the case may

cause battery acid to leak. Lift with a

battery carrier or with your hands on

opposite corners.

śꢀ Prevent liquid from wetting the

battery terminals. The performance

of the battery may be degraded, and

may cause injury. Be cautious when

loading liquid in the trunk.

śꢀ Do not tilt the battery.

śꢀ If you connect unauthorized

electronic devices to the battery, the

battery may be discharged. Never

use unauthorized devices.

śꢀ Do not attempt to jump start your

vehicle if your battery is frozen.

śꢀ NEVER attempt to recharge the

battery when the vehicle’s battery

cables are connected to the battery.

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Maintenance

For best battery service

Information - For batteries

marked with UPPER and

LOWER

OTMA090009

śꢀ Keep the battery securely mounted.

śꢀ Keep the battery top clean and dry.

OHI078084L

śꢀ Keep the terminals and connections

clean, tight, and coated with

If your vehicle is equipped with a battery

marked with LOWER (MIN) and UPPER

(MAX) on the side, you should check the

electrolyte level.

The electrolyte level should be between

LOWER (MIN) and UPPER (MAX).

When the electrolyte level is low, add

distilled (or de-mineralized) water. (Never

add sulfuric acids or other electrolyte).

petroleum jelly or terminal grease.

śꢀ Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the

battery immediately with a solution of

water and baking soda.

śꢀ If the vehicle is not going to be used

for an extended time, disconnect the

battery cables.

Be careful not to spill distilled (or

demineralized) water over the battery

surface or other adjacent components.

Also, do not overfill the battery cells.

If not, it may corrode the battery or other

components. Finally, securely close the

cell cap. However, contact an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer for better battery

service.

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Battery capacity label

ꢀType A

Battery recharging

By battery charger

Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,

calcium-based battery.

śꢀ If the battery becomes discharged

over 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.

śꢀ If the battery gradually discharges

because of high electrical load while

the vehicle is being used, recharge it

at 20-30A for two hours.

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ꢀType B

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:

śꢀ Before performing maintenance or

recharging the battery, turn off all

accessories and stop the engine.

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śꢀ Keep all flames, sparks, or smoking

1. MF68L-DIN : The HYUNDAI model

name of battery

materials away from the battery.

śꢀ Always work outdoors or in an area

2. 12V : The nominal voltage

3. 68Ah (20HR) : The nominal capacity

(in Ampere hours)

4. RC 110min : The nominal capacity (in

Ampere hours)

5. 600A : The cold-test current in

amperes by SAE/EN

with plenty of ventilation.

śꢀ Wear eye protection when checking

the battery during charging.

śꢀ The battery must be removed from

the vehicle and placed in a well

ventilated area.

śꢀ Watch the battery during charging,

and stop or reduce the charging

rate if the battery cells begin boiling

violently.

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Maintenance

śꢀ The negative battery cable must

be removed first and installed last

when the battery is disconnected.

Disconnect the battery charger in the

following order:

By jump starting

After a jump start from a good battery,

drive the vehicle for 20-30 minutes

before it is shutoff. The vehicle may

not restart if you shut it off before the

battery had a chance to adequately

recharge. See “Jump Starting” in chapter

6 for more information on jump starting

procedures.

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.

śꢀ Always use a genuine HYUNDAI

approved battery when you replace

the battery.

Information

An inappropriately disposed

battery can be harmful to the

environment and human health.

Dispose of the battery according

to your local law(s) or regulation.

NOTICE

AGM battery (if equipped)

Reset items

The following items may need to be reset

after the battery has been discharged or

the battery has been disconnected.

śꢀ Auto up/down window (see chapter 5)

śꢀ Sunroof (see chapter 5)

śꢀ Trip computer (see chapter 5)

śꢀ Climate control system (see chapter 5)

śꢀ Absorbent Glass Matt (AGM)

batteries are maintenance-free

and we recommend that the AGM

battery be serviced by an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer. For charging

your AGM battery, use only fully

automatic battery chargers that

are specially developed for AGM

batteries.

śꢀ Driver position memory system (see

śꢀ When replacing the AGM battery,

we recommend that you use parts

for replacement from an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

śꢀ 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.

chapter 5)

śꢀ Clock (see chapter 5)

śꢀ Infotainment system (see

infotainment system manual)

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