Kia Sportage: Battery: Description and Operation

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Service & Repair Manual / Engine Electrical System / Charging System / Battery: Description and Operation

Description

1.	The maintenance-free battery is, as the name implies, totally maintenance free and has no removable battery cell caps.

2.	Water never needs to be added to the maintenance-free battery.

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 BE group - General Information)

Alternator: Repair procedures

Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal first, then the positive terminal. Tightening torque : (+) terminal : 7.8 ~ 9.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2lb-ft) (-) te ...

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