Kia Optima: Power Train / Battery
Repair procedures
Battery Voltage and
Status
Check the battery voltage and status by using a battery tester.
Battery Terminal
1. |
Move back and forth to check if the battery terminals (A) are loose or
corroded. Clean any corroded terminals.
If the battery positive connection is loose, disconnect the ground (GND)
cable first before attempting to remove or tighten the positive connection
to prevent personal injury.
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2. |
If the battery clamp on positive (+) battery terminal is not seated securely:
(1) |
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
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(2) |
Tighten battery clamp (A) on positive (+) battery terminal.
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb-ft)
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3. |
If the battery clamp on negative (-) battery terminal is not seated securely:
(1) |
Tighten battery clamp (A) on negative (-) battery terminal.
Tightening torque :
4.0 - 6.0 N·m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf·m, 3.0 - 4.4 lb·ft)
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Battery Voltage and
Status
Check the battery voltage and status by using a battery tester.
Battery Terminal
1. |
Move back and forth to check if the battery terminals (A) are loose or
corroded. Clean any corroded terminals.
If the battery positive connection is loose, disconnect the ground (GND)
cable first before attempting to remove or tighten the positive connection
to prevent personal injury.
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2. |
If the battery clamp on positive (+) battery terminal is not seated securely:
(1) |
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
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(2) |
Tighten battery clamp (A) on positive (+) battery terminal.
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb-ft)
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3. |
If the battery clamp on negative (-) battery terminal is not seated securely:
(1) |
Tighten battery clamp (A) on negative (-) battery terminal.
Tightening torque :
7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb-ft)
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Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Remove the air cleaner element.
2.
Check if the air filter is excessively dirty. If so, replace the air
clean ...
Repair procedures
Inspection
Radiator hoses
1.
Check radiator hoses for the following:
(1)
Improper attachment
(2)
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Other information:
OFF mode
Press the front blower OFF button to turn off the front air climate control system.
However, you can still operate the mode and air intake buttons as long as the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
Climate information screen selection
Press the climate information screen selec ...
1. Press the AUTO button. The modes, fan speeds, air intake and air-conditioning
will be controlled automatically by setting the temperature.
2. Turn the temperature control knob to the desired temperature.
✽ NOTICE
To turn the automatic operation off, select any button or switch of th ...