Battery check Kia Picanto 2004 - 2011 | Haynes Manuals
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Kia Picanto
2004 - 2011
Battery check
Time
5 minutes
Difficulty
Locate the battery
Check the Negative (-) terminal clamp is tight
Open the 'Positive' (+) protective cover
Check the Positive (+) terminal clamp is tight. CAUTION If using a spanner to tighten the terminal, be careful not to short the spanner on the bodywork
Check the battery is generally secure, and if loose, tighten the battery retainer
The battery retaining clamp position
To tighten, a 12mm socket is needed. Not too tight as you may damage the battery casing