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Battery Terminal

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  1. Move back and forth to check that the battery terminals (A) are loose or corroded. If the terminals are corroded, clean them.
    Fig 1: Locating Battery Terminals (1 Of 2)
    G12139443Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Locating Battery Terminals (2 Of 2)
    G12139444Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    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)

    Fig 3: Locating Battery Clamp
    G12139445Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  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 kg.m, 3.0 - 4.4 lb.ft)

    Fig 4: Locating Battery Clamp
    G12139446Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.