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Battery Terminal

  1. Move back and forth to check if the battery terminals (A) are loose or corroded. If the terminals are corroded, clean them.
    Fig 1: Locating Battery Terminals (1 Of 2)
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    Fig 2: Locating Battery Terminals (2 Of 2)
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    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., 5.8 - 7.2 lb.ft)

      Fig 3: Locating Battery Clamp On Battery Positive (+) Terminal
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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: 

      7.8 - 9.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf., 5.8 - 7.2 lb.ft)

      Fig 4: Locating Battery Clamp On Battery Negative (-) Terminal
      G12287684Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.