Kia Picanto: Power Train / 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. |
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) |
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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
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Level Check
1. Place the vehicle on a level ground.
2. Start the engine to warm up the ATF.
3. Check by using KDS/GDS that the ...
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 ...
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Repair procedures
Removal And Installation
Thermostat
Disassembly of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a lowering of cooling efficiency.
1.Remove the engine room under cover.
(Refer to Engine and Transaxle Assembly - "Engine Room Under Cov ...
Center console storage
These compartments can be used to
store small items required by the driver
or front passenger.
To open the center console storage pull
up the lever.
Glove box
To open the glove box, pull the handle
and the glove box will automatically
open. Close the glove bo ...