Charging System

2013 Kia Forte Koup EX, Standard TransSECTION 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).
RENDER: 1.0x

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