The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A : Repeated short distance driving
B : Extensive idling
C : Driving on rough, dusty, muddy, unpaved, graveled or
salt spread roads
D : Driving in areas using salt or other corrosive materials or
in very cold weather
E : Driving in sandy areas
F : More than 50 % driving in heavy city traffic during hot
weather above 32 °C (90 °F)
G : Driving in mountainous areas.
H : Towing a trailer or using a camper on roof rack
I : Driving for patrol car, taxi, commercial car or vehicle towing
J : Driving in very cold weather
K : Driving over 170 km/h (106 mile/h)
L : Frequently driving in stop-and-go conditions
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Windshield Deicer Switch Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
The windshield deicer switch inputs can be checked using the GDS.
2.
To check the input value of windshield deicer switch, select option
"Body Control Module".
3.
Select opt ...
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Alternator Description and operation
Description
The Alternator has eight built-in diodes, each rectifying AC current to DC current.
Therefore, DC current appears at alternator "B" terminal.
In addition, the charging voltage of this alternator is regulated by the battery
voltage detection system. ...