Kia Sportage: Charging System / Battery Description and operation

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual / Engine Electrical System / Charging System / Battery Description and operation

Description

CMF Battery

The CMF(Closed Maintenance Free) battery is, as the name implies, totally maintenance free and has no removable battery cell caps.

The CMF(Closed Maintenance Free) battery does not require water replenishment for the repair.

The battery is completely sealed, except for small vent holes in the cover.

After disconnecting then reconnecting the battery negative cable, reset some parts that require the reset procedures.

(Refer to Body Electrical System – "General Information")

Battery Specifications

Specification Battery ▷MF68L-BCI : Openable Item Specification Capacity [20 hr / 5 hr] (AH) 68 / 54 ...

Battery Description and operation

Description CMF Battery The CMF(Closed Maintenance Free) battery is, as the name implies, totally maintenance free and has no removable battery cell caps. The CMF(Closed Ma ...

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