Kia Carens. Manual — part 12

Engine Electrical System

Charging System - Battery

Engine Electrical System

2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

RECHARGING

1. Slow charging

It is not necessary to remove vent caps to perform a slow charge.

Battery

Slow charge (A)

Quick charge (A)

PT48 - 24GL MF

Under 5

Maximum 20

2. Quick charging

Remove battery from vehicle and remove vent caps to perform a quick charge.

• BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE OR RECHARGING BATTERY, TURN OFF ALL

ACCESSORIES AND STOP ENGINE.

• NEGATIVE CABLE MUST BE REMOVED FIRST AND INSTALLED LAST.
• SET BATTERY IN WATER WHEN QUICK CHARGING TO PREVENT OVERHEATING BATTERY.

2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

INSPECTION

Terminal and cable

1. Check that battery terminal connections are tight to ensure good electrical connections.

2. Check for corroded or frayed battery cables.

3. Check rubber protector on positive terminal for proper coverage.

4. Clean terminals, if necessary and lightly coat them with grease.

INSPECTION

Terminal and cable

1. Check that battery terminal connections are tight to ensure good electrical connections.

2. Check for corroded or frayed battery cables.

3. Check rubber protector on positive terminal for proper coverage.

4. Clean terminals, if necessary and lightly coat them with grease.

2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

Circuit operation

When the ignition switch is turned to ON or START, battery voltage is applied to the charge indicator and
terminals B and S of the alternator. After the engine has started and is running, the generator produces
alternating current. The direct current and voltage keeps the battery fully charged and provides power to
operate the vehicle's electrical system.The amount of direct current and voltage of the alternator outputs is
controlled by the voltage regulator.
If the voltage regulator senses that the output of the alternator is not sufficient for charging the battery, it will
ground terminal L of the alternator and the charge indicator will illuminate.