Kia Picanto: Clutch System / Clutch Switch

Kia Picanto JA 2017-2025 Service & Repair Manual / Clutch System / Clutch System / Clutch Switch

Specifications

Item	Specifications
Working voltage	DC 12.5V
Operating force	Initial position : 0.25 ± 0.15 N (0.025 ± 0.015 kg, 0.056 ± 0.034 lb)
Operating force	Full position : 0.8 ± 0.2 N (0.08 ± 0.02 kgf, 0.579 ± 0.014 lb-ft)
Working temperature	-40°C to 80°C (-40°F to 176°F)

Description and operation

Description

–	Ignition lock switch is mounted on the clutch pedal.

–	Ignition lock switch is operated when you press the clutch pedal.

–	If the clutch pedal is not pressed down, the engine is not started.

Repair procedures

Inspection

Component Inspection

1.	Remove the clutch & ignition lock switch.

2.	Rotate the switch lever to the direction of the arrow to check the operating point (A).

Removal

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

2.	Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")

3.	Disconnect the cluch switch & ignition lock swtich connector (A).

Loosen the bolts (A) and then remove the ignition lock switch & clutch switch.

Tightening torque :

2.0 - 3.9 N·m (0.2 - 0.4 kg·m, 1.4 - 2.9 lb·ft)

Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

A.	Fixing the clutch pedal end of (B).

B.	Lightly tighten the bolt after the fixed to the clutch pedal hook (D) to the switch lever (C).

Turn the ignition lock switch lever in ON → OFF position and then tighten the bolts (A) with specified torque.

Clutch pedal operating stroke (B) :

[Kappa 1.0 MPI / FFV, Kappa 1.2 MPI]

70 mm ± 3.0 mm (2.7559 ± 0.1181 in.)

[Kappa 1.0 T-GDI]

72.5 mm ± 3.0 mm (2.8543 ± 0.1181 in.)

Tightening torque :

2.0 - 3.9 N·m (0.2 - 0.4 kg·m, 1.4 - 2.9 lb·ft)

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