Kia Optima DL3 Quiz
Maintenance

Battery

In this manual: Maintenance
General Information — 8Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) — 21Maintenance — 27Engine Mechanical System — 45Engine Electrical System — 11Emission Control System — 11Engine Control System/Fuel System — 25Automatic Transmission — 20Drive Shaft and Axle — 7Suspension System — 22Steering — 7Restraints — 11Brake System — 22Body (Interior and Exterior) — 116Body Electrical System — 90Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 32
6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
010203040509.87N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
Done 0 of 6

Repair Procedures

Inspection

[NU 2.0 MPI]

Battery Voltage and Condition

Check the battery voltage and condition using a battery tester.

Battery Terminal

  1. Move the battery terminals (A) back and forth to check for looseness or corrosion. Clean any corroded terminals.

    If the battery positive connection is loose, disconnect the ground (GND) cable before attempting to remove or tighten the positive connection to prevent injury.

  2. If the battery clamp on the positive (+) battery terminal is not securely fastened:

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

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

      Tightening torque: 7.8–9.8 N·m

  3. If the battery clamp on the negative (-) battery terminal is loose:

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

      Tightening torque: 4.0–6 N·m

[THETA III 2.5 GDI]

Battery Voltage and Condition

Check the battery voltage and condition using a battery tester.

Battery Terminal

  1. Move the battery terminals (A) back and forth to check for looseness or corrosion. Clean any corroded terminals.

    If the battery positive connection is loose, disconnect the ground (GND) cable before attempting to remove or tighten the positive connection to prevent injury.

  2. If the battery clamp on the positive (+) battery terminal is not securely fastened:

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

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

      Tightening torque: 7.8–9.8 N·m

  3. If the battery clamp on the negative (-) battery terminal is loose:

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

      Tightening torque: 7.8–9.8 N·m

Test yourself

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