Kia Carens: Warning lights / Charging System Warning Light
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This warning light illuminates:
- Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is started.
- When there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging
system.
If there is a malfunction with either the alternator or electrical charging system:
1.Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2.Turn the engine off and check the alternator drive belt for looseness or breakage.
If the belt is adjusted properly, there may be a problem in the electrical charging
system.
In this case, we recommend that you have the vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer as soon as possible.
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine is started.
When there is a malfunction with the ...
This warning light illuminates:
When the engine coolant temperature is above 120°C (248°F). This means that
the engine is overheated and may be damaged.
❈If your vehicle is overheated, refer ...
Other information:
✽ NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by automatic car washes have been known to make
the windshield difficult to clean.
Contamination of either the windshield or the wiper blades with foreign matter
can reduce the effectiveness of the windshield wipers. Common sources of contamination
are ins ...
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. ...