Maintenance
Fuses
the other in the engine compartment
near the battery.
electrical devices then remove battery
(-) terminal.
If any of your vehicle's lights, accesso
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僅 The actual fuse/relay panel label may
differ from equipped items.
ries, or controls do not work, check the
appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse has
blown, the element inside the fuse will
melt.
WARNING
Electrical fire
Always ensure replacements fuses and
relays are securely fastened when
installed. Failure to do so can result in a
vehicle fire.
If the electrical system does not work,
first check the driver's side fuse panel.
If the replacement fuse blows, this indi
cates an electrical problem. Avoid using
the system involved and immediately
consult an authorized Kia dealer.
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Do not remove fuses, relays and termi
nals fastened with bolts or nuts. The
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Three kinds of fuses are used: blade
fuses, relays and terminals may be fas
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type for lower amperage rating, car
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tened incompletely, and it may cause a
tridge type, and multi fuse for higher
amperage ratings.
possible fire. If fuses, relays and termi
nals fastened with bolts or nuts are
blown, consult with an authorized Kia
dealer.
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WARNING
Fuse replacement
僅 Never replace a fuse with anything
but another fuse of the same rating.
CAUTION
When replacing a blown fuse or relay,
make sure the new fuse or relay fits
tightly into the clips. Failure to tightly
install the fuse or relay may cause dam
age to the wiring and electric systems.
僅 A higher capacity fuse could cause
damage and possibly a fire.
僅 Never install a wire or aluminum foil
instead of the proper fuse - even as a
temporary repair. It may cause exten
sive wiring damage and a possible
fire.
僅 Do not arbitrarily modify or add-on
electric wiring to the vehicle.
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CAUTION
僅 Do not input any other objects except
fuses or relays into fuse/relay termi
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nals such as a screwdriver or wiring. It
may cause contact failure and system
malfunction.
CAUTION
Do not use a screwdriver or any other
metal object to remove fuses because it
may cause a short circuit and damage
the system.
僅 Do not plug in screwdrivers or after
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market wiring into the terminal origi
nally designed for fuse and relays
only. The electrical system and wiring
of the vehicle interior may be dam
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NOTICE
僅 When replacing a fuse, turn the igni
tion 'OFF' and turn off switches of all
aged or burned due to contact failure.
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僅 If you directly connect the wire on the
taillamp or replace the bulb which is
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