2016 Kia Cadenza BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Charging System: Battery

Battery - Specification

Item Specification
Model type CMF80L-BCI
Capacity [20HR/5HR] (AH) 80/64
Cold Cranking Amperage (A) 660 (SAE)/528 (EN)
Reserve Capacity (Min) 145

Information 

  • Model type description
Fig 1: Screen Display - Battery Type Notation
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  • Cold Cranking Ampere (CCA): Cold Cranking Amps is a rating used in the battery industry to define a battery's ability to start an engine in cold temperatures.
    • The rating is the number of amps a new, fully charged battery can deliver at -18 °C(-0.4 °F) for 30 seconds, while maintaining a voltage of at least 7.2 volts for a 12 volt battery.
    • The higher the CCA rating, the greater the starting power of the battery.
  • RESERVE CAPACITY (RC): Reserve Capacity is a battery industry rating, defining a battery's ability to power a vehicle with an inoperative alternator or fan belt.
    • The rating is the number of minutes a battery at 26.7 °C(80 °F) can be discharged at 25 amps and maintain a voltage of 10.5 volts for a 12 volt battery.
    • The higher the reserve rating, the longer your vehicle can operate should your alternator or fan belt fail.
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