Kia Sportage: Alternator: Components and Components Location

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Repair procedures

On-vehicle Inspection     • Check that the battery cables are connected to the correct terminals. • Disconnect the battery cables when the battery is given ...

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 ...

Other Information:

To resume cruising speed at more than approximately 40 km/h (25 mph)
If any method other than the cruise ON-OFF switch was used to cancel cruising speed and the system is still activated, the most recent set speed will automatically resume when the RES + switch i ...

Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary
In some climates it is recommended that a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be used during cold weather. See section 8 for recommendations. If you aren't sure what weight oil you s ...