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Charging System

CHARGING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Items Specification
Alternator Type Battery voltage sensing
Rate voltage 13.5 V, 110A
Speed in use 1, 000 ~ 18, 000 RPM
Voltage regulator IC regulator built-in type
Regulator setting voltage 14.1 ± 0.3V
Temperature compensation -3.5 ± 2mV/°C
Battery Type 48-23GL
Cold cranking amperage (at -18°C (-0.4°F)) 550A
Reserve capacity 92 min
Specific gravity (at 20°C (68°F)) 1.280 ± 0.01
CAUTION:
  • COLD CRANKING AMPERAGE is the amperage a battery can deliver for 30 seconds and maintain a terminal voltage of 7.2 V or greater at a specified temperature.
  • RESERVE CAPACITY RATING is amount of time a battery can deliver 25A and maintain a minimum terminal voltage of 10.5V at 26.7°C (80.1°F).
Fig 1: Battery Type Notation
G07367645Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Fig 2: Identifying Battery Dimensions
G07367646Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.