Kia Rio: Maintenance / 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.
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2. |
If the battery clamp on battery positive (+) terminal is not seated securely:
(1) |
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative
(-) terminal.
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(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
1.
Remove the air cleaner element.
2.
Check that the air filter is excessively dirty.
If the air filter is exces ...
Repair procedures
Inspection
Radiator hoses
1.
Check radiator hoses for the following
(1)
Improper attachment
(2)
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Other information:
WARNING - Proper footwear
Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes
(high heels, ski boots, sandals, etc.) may interfere with your ability to use the
brake and accelerator pedals.
Starting the engine with an ignition key (if equipped)
1. Make sure the parking ...
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Rear door trim
Repair procedures
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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