Battery discharge warning. If I’m waiting for someone but dont want to run the vehicle, how can I listen to music without killing the battery?
Advice please!
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To avoid draining your battery while listening to music in your Kia without running the engine, try using accessory mode by turning the key one click to power the radio. Keep the volume low, avoid using other electronics, and run the engine periodically to recharge the battery. Alternatively, consider using a portable Bluetooth speaker.
it’s Kia’s way of telling you that the use of auxiliary power without the engine being on is slowly draining your battery. This could ultimately result in much shorter battery life and could leave you stranded with an unexpected dead battery on the side of the Harvey road.
That warning light can be stressful when you’re waiting. Luckily, there are ways to enjoy music without killing your car battery. If your car has an auxiliary input or USB port, you can connect your phone or MP3 player and listen through the car speakers. This option uses much less power than the radio. Another trick is to simply play music directly from your phone’s speakers. It might not be as loud, but it’ll save your battery for starting the car later.