SsangYong Korando III (2010 year). Manual - part 55

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3) Checking Battery

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(1) Checking

Using battery tester

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PASS (11.0 V or more): Explain to the customer that the battery is reusable.

Need to be charged (9.0 to 11.0 V): Charge the battery with a charger and reinstall it. Explain it to the 

customer.

Need to be replaced (9.0 V or more): The battery should be replaced due to overdischarging.

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(2) How to use battery tester

How it works and How to use it

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Determine battery capacity by fixing current 

(load capacity) and time and varying voltage.

Determine battery capacity based on the 

amount of voltage drop when discharging a 

fixed load capacity (120 A) for 5 seconds.

Connect the tester to the battery and read the 

display while applying a load for 5 seconds.

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How to read display

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Red area (①): overdischarge or faulty 

battery
Yellow area (②): Need to be charged 

(using a vehicle alternator and a battery 

charger)
Green area (③): Normal

Red area on the left-hand side of OK 
(④): Impossible to charge with an 

alternator
Green area with OK (⑤): Normally 

charged
Red area on the right-hand side of OK (⑥

Overcharged by an alternator

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(3) Starting with jumper cable

If the battery is weak or terminated, the battery from another vehicle can be used with jumper cables to 

start the engine.

Connecting order

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The positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery

The positive (+) terminal of the booster battery

The negative (-) terminal of the booster battery

Connect one end of the other jumper cable to the body of the discharged vehicle, such as the 

engine block or a front towing hook.

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Starting

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Prepare a set of jumper cables.

Place another vehicle that has the same 12 V of power near to the discharged vehicle.

Switch off all electrical accessories for the discharged vehicle.

Apply the parking brake and shift the transaxle to the P position (automatic transaxle) or neutral (N) 

position (manual transaxle).

Connect the jumper cables.

Try to start the discharged vehicle while accelerating the engine rpm in the booster vehicle.

Attempt to start the engine with the discharged battery.

After starting the engine, carefully disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse sequence of 

connection.

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(4) Maintenance

Make sure that the battery cables are firmly connected.

If the terminals are corroded, clean them with a wire brush or sandpapers.

Always disconnect the battery cables with the ignition key removed. When disconnecting the battery 

cables with the ignition key turned to ON or ACC position, several electric units can be damaged 

due to sudden voltage change.

Check the battery for crack, damage or fluid leaks. Replace it if necessary. 

Wipe out the battery fluid on the battery surface using a rubber glove and a clean cloth wetted with 

soapy water.

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If the charge warning lamp (        ) on the instrument cluster comes on while driving, there is a 

malfunction in the charge system including the battery. Therefore, carrying out the system check is 

needed.