Battery
Repair Procedures
Inspection
Battery Voltage and Condition
Check the battery voltage and condition using a battery tester.
Battery Terminal
Move the battery terminal (A) back and forth to check whether it is loose or corroded. If the terminals are corroded, clean them.


If the battery positive terminal is loose, disconnect the ground (GND) cable before attempting to remove or tighten the positive connection to prevent personal injury.
If the battery clamp on the positive (+) battery terminal is loose:
Turn the ignition off and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Tighten the battery clamp (A) on the positive (+) battery terminal.
Positive (+) battery terminal:
7,8–9.8 N·m

If the battery clamp on the negative (-) battery terminal is loose:
Tighten the battery clamp (A) on the negative (-) battery terminal.
Negative (-) battery terminal:
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.
Test yourself
A quick Kia Rio YB quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.