battery discharged

I have a problem with my Pride, and I need a help! Two days ago I left my
lights on overnight, and I could't start a car next morning (obviously,
'cause the battery was empty). However, when I tried to start it with
starting cables, nothing happened. I think I heard something about Kia
having a computer which prevents starting the car with cables - is this so?
And if it is, can I take my battery out, and simply recharge it and then
start a car? Would that work after an attempt to start it with the cables?

Thanks!

erazmo

car starting with jumpers 101

If the battery is stone dead, you have to be patient, plus the running car
should be above idle to charge the battery. it takes a while. Best thing
you could do is buy a small battery charger (7-10 amp), and plug it in the
wall charge it from that overnight. only thing you will loose are the radio
presets. the car will run a little rough for a while, till it (the
computer) relearns the codes, but it will eventually do it on it's own. be
sure to check the terminal polarity, and the last connection should be the
ground on the KIA chassis, NOT the battery ground. should be just fine
after that. If the battery is more then 4 years old, you might start
thinking about replacing it. Then it will have to relearn the codes again,
but it's not a big deal. Mostly you'll notice it at idle for a few days.