Kia Stonic Quiz
Maintenance

Battery

In this manual: Maintenance
General Information — 8Maintenance — 31Engine Mechanical — 49Engine Electrical — 15Emission control system — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 45Clutch System — 12Manual Transaxle System — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shafts and Axles — 9Suspension — 16Steering — 10restraint system — 15Braking system — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 89Rear Seat — 16Electrical System — 25Electrochromic Interior Rear View Mirror — 64Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 31
3steps
~18min
2/5difficulty
010203040509.87N·mlb·ft
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repair procedures

TEST

Battery voltage and state of charge

Check the battery voltage and condition using a battery tester.

battery clamp

  1. Shake the battery terminals (A) to check whether they are loose or corroded. Corroded terminals must be cleaned.

    If the battery positive terminal is loose, first disconnect the battery ground cable (GND) before removing or tightening the positive terminal to avoid injury or electric shock.

  2. If the battery clamp does not fit tightly on the battery positive (+) post:

    1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.

    2. Tighten the battery clamp (A) on the positive (+) battery terminal.

      Battery positive (+) post: 7.8~9.8 N·m

  3. If the battery clamp is not firmly seated on the negative (-) battery post:

    1. Tighten the battery clamp (A) on the negative (-) battery terminal.

      Battery negative (-) post: 4.0~6 N·m

battery condition

Inspect the battery for damage or deformation. If the battery is severely damaged, deformed, or leaking, replace the battery.

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