Kia Picanto: Power Train / Battery
Repair procedures
Battery Voltage and Status
Check the battery voltage and status using the battery tester.
Battery Terminal
1. | Move back and forth to check that the battery terminals (A) are loose or corroded.If the terminals are corroded, clean them.
If
battery positive connection is loose, disconnect ground(GND) cable
first before attempting to remove or tighten plus connection, to prevent
personal injury. |
2. | If the battery clamp on battery positive (+) terminal is not seated securely: (1) | Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal. |
(2) | Tighten battery clamp (A) on battery positive (+) terminal
Battery positive (+) terminal:
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 battery negative (-) terminal is not seated securely: (1) | Tighten battery clamp (A) on battery negative (-) terminal.
Battery negative (-) terminal:
4.0 - 6.0 N·m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf·m, 3.0 - 4.4 lb·ft) |
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Battery Condition
Check the battery for damage or deformation. If severe damage, deformation or leakage is found, replace the battery.
Repair procedures
Inspection
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Level Check
1. Place the vehicle on a level ground.
2. Start the engine to warm up the ATF.
3. Check by using KDS/GDS that the ...
Repair procedures
Inspection
Radiator hoses
1.Check radiator hoses for the following(1)Improper attachment(2)Leaks(3)Cracks(4)Damage(5)Loose connections(6)Chafing(7)Deterioration
Coolant level ...
Other information:
When hazardous driving conditions are
encountered such as water, snow, ice,
mud, sand, or similar hazards, follow
these suggestions:
Drive cautiously and allow extra distance
for braking.
Avoid sudden braking or steering.
When braking with non-ABS brakes
pump the brake pedal with ...
Schematic diagrams
Circuit Diaram
Description and operation
Description
The
immobilizer system will disable the vehicle unless the proper ignition
key is used, in addition to the currently available anti-theft systems
such as car alarms, the immobilizer system aims to dra ...