Kia 2019 niro, Owner'S Manual, Page: 482 / 551

Maintenance
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Fuses
NOTICE
䳜 When replacing a fuse, change
POWER button to the OFF posi
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tion and turn off switches of all
electrical devices then remove
battery (-) terminal.
䳜 The actual fuse/relay panel label
may differ from equipped items.
WARNING
Electrical Fire
Always ensure replacements fuses
and relays are securely fastened
when installed. Failure to do so can
result in a vehicle fire.
Do not remove fuses, relays and
terminals fastened with bolts or
nuts. The fuses, relays and termi
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nals may be fastened incompletely,
and it may cause a possible fire. If
fuses, relays and terminals fastened
with bolts or nuts are blown, we
recommend that you consult with
an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
䳜 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 damage to the
wiring and electric systems.
CAUTION
䳜 Do not input any other objects
except fuses or relays into fuse/
relay terminals such as a screw
-
driver or wiring. It may cause con
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tact failure and system
malfunction.
䳜 Do not plug in screwdrivers or
aftermarket wiring into the ter
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minal originally designed for fuse
and relays only. The electrical
system and wiring of the vehicle
interior may be damaged or
burned due to contact failure.
䳜 If you directly connect the wire on
the taillight or replace the bulb
which is over the regulated capac
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ity to install trailers etc., the inner
junction block can get burned.
WARNING
Electrical wiring repairs
All electrical repairs should be per
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formed by an authorized Kia dealer
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ships using approved Kia parts.
Using other wiring components,
especially when retrofitting multi
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media or theft alarm system, car
phone or radio may cause vehicle
damage and increase the risk of a
vehicle fire.