Kia Rio: Maintenance / Battery
Repair procedures
| Inspection |
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:
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| 3. |
If the battery clamp on battery negative (-) terminal is not seated securely:
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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.
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 1.
Other information:
Kia Rio 2017-2023 YB Service Manual: Compressor Oil
Repair procedures Oil Specification 1. The HFC-134a system requires synthetic compressor oil (PAG) whereas the R-12 system requires mineral compressor oil. The two oils must never be mixed. 2. Compressor oil (PAG) varies according to compressor model.
Kia Rio 2017-2023 YB Service Manual: Heater Unit
Components and components location Component Location Components 1. Heater pipe cover 2. Heater core 3. Mode control actuator 4. Mode control actuator bracket 5. Mode control main lever 6.
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