Hyundai Santa Fe (TM): Charging System / Battery. Description and operation
AGM Battery
AGM battery is used for especially heavy load on the vehicle network depending
on equipment and requirements. AGM stands for Absorbent Glass Material Battery;
that is absorbent glass fibre fleece. AGM batteries are fitted in models with
electrical loads/consumers which have a high energy demand.The constantly increasing
energy demand of modern vehicle electrical systems calls for ever more powerful
battery solutions.The power consumption is considerable even when the vehicle
is parked.The somewhat higher price compared with a battery of similar size
is fully balanced by the following benefits :
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Significantly longer service life
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Increased starting reliability at low temperatures
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100 % freedom from maintenance
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Low risk in event of an accident (reduced risk to the environment)
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[AGM70L]

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After disconnecting then reconnecting the battery negative cable,
reset some parts that require the reset procedures.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "General Information")
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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.
[CMF68L]

Removal
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Be careful not to damage the parts located under the vehicle
(floor under cover, fuel filter, fuel tank and canister) when
raising the vehicle using the lift.
Other information:
Replacement
1.
Remove the glove box.
(Refer to Body - "Glove Box")
2.
Remove the filter cover (A) by pressing the knob.
3.
Replace the air filter (A) with a new one according to the direction
of air filter.