SsangYong Rodius (2013 year). Manual — part 71

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(1) Checking

Using battery tester

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PASS (11.0 V or more): Explain to the customer that the battery is reusable.

Need to be charged (9.0 to 11.0 V): Charge the battery with a charger and reinstall it. Explain it

to the customer.

Need to be replaced (9.0 V or more): The battery should be replaced due to overdischarging.

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(2) How to use battery tester

How it works and How to use it

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Determine battery capacity by fixing current

(load capacity) and time and varying voltage.

Determine battery capacity based on the

amount of voltage drop when discharging a

fixed load capacity (120 A) for 5 seconds.

Connect the tester to the battery and read the

display while applying a load for 5 seconds.

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How to read display

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Red area (①): overdischarge or faulty

battery
Yellow area (②): Need to be charged

(using a vehicle alternator and a battery

charger)
Green area (③): Normal
Red area on the left-hand side of OK (④):

Impossible to charge with an alternator
Green area with OK (⑤): Normally charged

Red area on the right-hand side of OK
(⑥): Overcharged by an alternator

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(3) Starting with jumper cable

If the battery is weak or terminated, the battery from another vehicle can be used with jumper

cables to start the engine.

Connecting order

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The positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery

The positive (+) terminal of the booster battery

The negative (-) terminal of the booster battery

Connect one end of the other jumper cable to the body of the discharged vehicle, such as the

engine block or a front towing hook.

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Starting

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Prepare a set of jumper cables.

Place another vehicle that has the same 12 V of power near to the discharged vehicle.

Switch off all electrical accessories for the discharged vehicle.

Apply the parking brake and shift the transaxle to the P position (automatic transaxle) or neutral (N)

position (manual transaxle).

Connect the jumper cables.

Try to start the discharged vehicle while accelerating the engine rpm in the booster vehicle.

Attempt to start the engine with the discharged battery.

After starting the engine, carefully disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse sequence of

connection.

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If the charge warning lamp ( ) on the instrument cluster comes on while driving, there is a

malfunction in the charge system including the battery. Therefore, carrying out the system check is

needed.

(4) Maintenance

Make sure that the battery cables are firmly connected.

If the terminals are corroded, clean them with a wire brush or sandpapers.

Always disconnect the battery cables with the ignition key removed. When disconnecting the

battery cables with the ignition key turned to ON or ACC position, several electric units can be

damaged due to sudden voltage change.

Check the battery for crack, damage or fluid leaks. Replace it if necessary.

Wipe out the battery fluid on the battery surface using a rubber glove and a clean cloth wetted

with soapy water.

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Alternator

The alternator charges the battery and
supplies power to each electric unit by
converting the mechanical energy to the
electrical energy.

1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1) Overview

The charge system is designed to supply electrical energy to the vehicle while driving, and supplies a

constant direct current voltage by converting mechanical rotational movement to electrical energy.

The voltage regulator on the back of the alternator controls the generated voltage in all rotating ranges and

adjusts the system voltage according to the electric load and ambient temperature change.

2) System Layout (Locations)

Battery

It converts the chemical energy to the
electrical energy and supplies power to the
corresponding electric units when starting
the engine.