Kia Cee'd: What to do in an emergency / Emergency starting
■ Engine compartment
Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order.
If the engine will not start
If engine doesn't turn over or
turns over slowly
1. If your vehicle has an automatic
transaxle, be sure the shift lever is in N
(Neutral) or P (Park) and the emergency
brake is set.
2. Check ...
Jump starting
Jump starting can be dangerous if done
incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to
yourself or damage to your vehicle or
battery, follow the jump starting procedures.
If in doubt, we strongly rec ...
Other information:
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. ...
Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: For best battery service
Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the
battery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.
If ...
