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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.
    Fig 1: Checking Battery Terminals (1 Of 2)
    G12146544Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    Fig 2: Checking 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.m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb.ft)

    Fig 3: Locating Battery Clamp On Battery Positive (+) Terminal
    G12146546Courtesy 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 kgf.m, 3.0 - 4.4 lb.ft)

      Fig 4: Locating Battery Clamp On Battery Negative (-) Terminal
      G12146547Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.