Hyundai Elantra: Battery recharging - Battery - Maintenance - Hyundai Elantra HD 2006–2010 Owners ManualHyundai Elantra: Battery recharging

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.
  • If the battery gradually discharges because of high electric load while the vehicle is being used, recharge it at 20- 30A for two hours.
    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. Rinse any spil ...

    Reset items
    Items should be reset after the battery has been discharged or the battery has been disconnected. Sunroof (See Chapter 4) Trip computer (See Chapter 4) Climate control system (See Chapter 4) ...