Kia Sportage: Charging System / Battery Sensor Description and operation

Vehicles have many control units that use more electricity. These units control their own system based on information from diverse sensors. It is important to have a stable power supply as there diverse sensors giving a variety of information. Battery sensor (A) is mounted on battery (-) terminal. It transmits battery voltage, current, temperature information to ECM. ECM controls generating voltage by duty cycle based on these signals.

Battery Sensor Specifications

Specifications Battery Sensor Item Specification Rated Voltage (V) 12 - 14 Quiescent Current (uA) ...

Battery Sensor Repair procedures

Removal 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal. 2. Disconnect the battery sensor connecto ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Service Manual: Coil Spring Repair procedures

Removal 1. Remove wheel nuts, wheel and tire (A) from hub. Tightening torque: 107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)    ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Owners Manual: Side air bag

❈ The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ from the illustration. Your vehicle is equipped with a side air bag in each front seat. The purpose of the air bag is to provide the vehicle's driver and/or the front passenger with additional protection than that offered by the seat bel ...