2019 KIA K900 alternator

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Features of your vehicle
(Continued)
• When the charging system warninglight comes on due to low voltage
(when the alternator or battery do
not operate normally or malfunc-
tion), the steering wheel may
require increased steering effort.Tilt and telescopic steering
Tilt and telescopic steering allows
you to adjust the steering wheel
before you drive. You can also raise it
to give your legs more room when
you exit and enter the vehicle.
The steering wheel should be posi-
tioned so that it is comfortable for
you to drive, while permitting you to
see the instrument panel warning
lights and gauges.
Electric type
Adjust the steering wheel angle (2)
and position (3) with the switch (1).WARNING- Steering
wheel adjustment
Never adjust the angle and
height of the steering wheel
while driving. You may lose
steering control.
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Features of your vehicle
Charging SystemWarning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
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 elec-
trical charging system.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized K900
Kia dealer.
Engine Oil Pressure
Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
Once you set the Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
- It remains on until the engine isstarted.
When the engine oil pressure is low.
CAUTION
If the Malfunction IndicatorLamp (MIL) illuminates, poten-tial catalytic converter damageis possible which could result inloss of engine power.
In this case, have the vehicleinspected by an authorizedK900 Kia dealer.
CAUTION - Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on maycause damage to the emissioncontrol systems which couldeffect drivability and/or fueleconomy.

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Maintenance
For mixture percentage, refer to the
following table.Changing the coolant
Have the coolant changed by an
authorized K900 Kia dealer accord-
ing to the Maintenance Schedule at
the beginning of this chapter.
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Temperature Mixture Percentage
(volume)
Antifreeze Water
5°F (-15°C)35 65
-13°F (-25°C)4060
-31°F (-35°C)5050
-49°F (-45°C)6040
WARNING
Radiator cap
Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine and radiator
are hot. Scalding hot coolant
and steam may blow out under
pressure which may result in
serious injury.
CAUTION
Put a thick cloth or fabric around the radiator cap beforerefilling the coolant in order toprevent the coolant from over-flowing into engine parts suchas the alternator.

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Maintenance
Fuse NameFuse ratingCircuit Protected
ALT200AAlternator, Fuse - R-MDPS, Multi Fuse #1 - COOLING FAN (BLDC)/COOLING FAN (DC)/B+5/B+3/POWER
OUTLET1/ESC1/ESC2/ACC/IG2
R-MDPS125ARack-MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) Unit
COOLING FAN(BLDC)80A[BLDC (Brushless Direct Current) Type - Middle East] Cooling Fan Controller
B+560AInstrument Panel Junction Block (Fuse - BRAKE SWITCH/MULTI MEDIA2/MULTI MEDIA1/INTERIOR
LAMP/MULTI MEDIA4/MULTI MEDIA3/MEMORY1/E-CALL/MEMORY2/Door Area power control Unit)
B+360AInstrument Panel Junction Block (Fuse - DRIVER POWER SEAT2/TRUNK LID/REAR LH POWER
SEAT2/PASSENGER POWER SEAT2/REAR LH POWER SEAT1/PASSENGER POWER WINDOW/DRIVER
POWER WINDOW)
POWER
OUTLET140APower Outlet Relay
ESC140AESC (Electronic Stability Control) Control Module, Multipurpose Check Connector
ESC240AESC (Electronic Stability Control) Control Module
ACC40AACC Relay
IG230AIG2 Relay
B+660AEngine Control Relay, Fuse - HORN/WIPER/MODULE1/BURGLAR ALARM
Engine room compartment fuse panel