Kia Soul: Battery Description - Charging System - Engine Electrical SystemKia Soul: Battery Description

Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Engine Electrical System / Charging System / Battery Description

1.
The CMF(Closed Maintenance Free) battery is, as the name implies, totally maintenance free and has no removable battery cell caps.
2.
The CMF(Closed Maintenance Free - Openable Type) battery does not require water replenishment for the maintenance, but there are the cell caps to be able to add distilled water if necessary.
3.
The battery is completely sealed, except for small vent holes in the cover.
  
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After disconnecting then reconnecting the battery negative cable, reset some parts that require the reset procedures.
(Refer to Body Electrical System – "General Information")
    Alternator Inspection
    [Rotor] 1. Check that there is continuity between the slip rings (C). 2. Check that there is no continuity between the slip ...

    Battery Specifications
    ▷ CMF60L-BCI Item Specification Capacity [20HR / 5HR] (AH) 60 / 48 Cold Cranking Amperage (A) 550 (SAE) / 440 (EN) Reserve ...

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    Power outlet (if equipped)
    The power outlet is designed to provide power for mobile telephones or other devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems. The devices should draw less than 10 amps with the eng ...

    Component Location
    1. Head lamp (Low) 2. Head lamp (High) 3. Head lamp (Low/ High) 4. Turn signal lamp 5. Side marker 6. DRL & Position lamp 7. Front fog lamp 8. ...

    Replacement
    1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Air Cleaner") 2. Remove the battery and battery tray ...