REPAIR MAINTENANCE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Kia Rio (2000 release)

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		Engines A3E, A5D
		Greasing system
		Cooling
		Fuel system
		Ignition system
		Coupling
		Transmission
		Axes and power shafts
		Suspension
		Wheels and tires
		Steering
		Brakes
		Body
		The air conditioning system
		Electrical equipment
			Technical data
			Electrical circuits
			Generator
			Accumulator battery
				Normal battery charging
				Fast battery charging
				Checking the battery
				Check the electrolyte level
				Check the density of the electrolyte
				Check the battery voltage
				Checking the battery voltage under load
				Check the current drawn from the battery when the ignition is switched off
				Checking the voltage drop across the battery terminal connections
			Starter
			Check while cranking the engine is not warmed-up engine
			Check the electrical circuit of the traction relay
			Check of the traction relay
			Check of brushes and brush holder
			Checking the stator coils
			Check rotor
			Removing and installing starter
			Repair of starter
			Multifunction switch
			Sound signal
			Fuse and relay, established in car salon
			Check the door lock switch activator
			Check of the switch of adjustment of position of the door mirror
			Check activator position outside rearview mirror
			Checking the engine window
			Check the rear window defogger
			Repair of a current-carrying strip of a heater
			Windshield Wiper Motor
			Washers
			Adjusting headlights
			Adjustment of light fog lights
			Airbags (SRS)
			Warning Labels
			Airbag and a spiral wire
			Check airbags
			Checking the spiral wire (spring)
			The front passenger airbag
			Electrical circuits

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Checking the battery

The failure of the battery can cause the following violations of operating conditions:

- Corroded battery terminals or unreliable connection of wires to the battery terminals;

- Loose or worn alternator drive belt;
- Electrical equipment load exceeds the generator power the vehicle. This can happen because of any equipment;
- Slow motion car in heavy traffic or the operation of the engine at idle with the inclusion of a large number of electricity consumers;

- Faulty electrical circuit, resulting in a large current consumption;

- Faulty electrical circuit of the charging system;
- Defective battery. Before checking visually inspect the battery for damage.

A warning

If the battery shows signs of freezing, leakage, the exposed plate or a low level of electrolyte is not recommended to charge the battery in connection with the possibility of the formation of internal arcing and subsequent explosion, resulting in possible bodily injuries.

Hydrogen released when charging the battery, the battery is going around, so is forbidden the use of fire, sparking devices open by fire-dangerous light devices and smoking.

Working with the battery it is necessary to wear safety goggles. We can not allow dripping acid and particles containing lead compounds in eyes, on skin or on clothing. If you get in your eyes, immediately rinse the eyes with clean water for several minutes. After that, be sure to consult a doctor. In case of contact with skin or clothes, immediately neutralize acid alkaline soap and wash the appropriate place with plenty of clean water.

Before installing the battery on the car screw stoppers in battery banks

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