Kia Forte: 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.
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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:
8.0 - 10.0 N·m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf·m, 5.9 - 7.4 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:
8.0 - 10.0 N·m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf·m, 5.9 - 7.4 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:
Checking the engine oil level
■ Nu 2.0L MPI Engine (Gasoline)
■ Gamma 1.6L T-GDI Engine (Gasoline)
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level
ground.
2. Start the engine and allow it to
reach normal operating temperature.
3. Turn the engine off and wait for a
few minutes (about 5 minutes) ...
Service data
Service Data
Transaxle model
M6CF3-1
Engine type
Gamma 1.6 T-GDI
Gear ratio
1st
3.308
2nd
1.962
3rd
1.323
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