Kia Optima: Battery. Description and Operation - Charging System - Engine Electrical System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Battery. Description and Operation

Description

1. The maintenance-free battery is, as the name implies, totally maintenance free and has no removable battery cell caps.
2. Water never needs to be added to the maintenance-free battery.
3. The battery is completely sealed, except for small vent holes in the cover.

After disconnecting then reconnecting the battery negative cable, reset some parts that require the reset procedures. (Refer to BE group - General Information)

Inspection
Inspect Rotor 1. Check that there is continuity between the slip rings (C). 2. Check that there is no continuity between the slip ...

Battery. Components and Components Location
Components 1. Battery insulation pad 2. Battery 3. Battery tray 4. Battery mounting bracket ...

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