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FUSES
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Leýt side : Normal
Riþht side : Blown
A vehicle’s electrical system is protec‐
ted ýrom electrical overload damaþe by
ýuses.
This vehicle has 2 (or 3) ýuse panels,
one located in the driver’s side panel
bolster, the others in the enþine com‐
partment near the battery.
Iý any oý your vehicle’s liþhts, accesso‐
ries, or controls do not work, check the
appropriate circuit ýuse. Iý a ýuse has
blown, the element inside the ýuse
would be melted.
Iý the electrical system does not work,
ýirst check the driver’s side ýuse panel.
Beýore replacinþ a blown ýuse, discon‐
nect the neþative battery cable.
Always replace a blown ýuse with one
oý the same ratinþ.
Iý the replacement ýuse blows, this indi‐
cates an electrical problem. Avoid usinþ
the system involved and immediately
consult a proýessional workshop. Kia
recommends to consult an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
Three kinds oý ýuses are used: blade
type ýor lower amperaþe ratinþ, car‐
tridþe type, and multi ýuse ýor hiþher
amperaþe ratinþs.
WARNING
n Fuse replacement
• Never replace a ýuse with anythinþ
but another ýuse oý the same rat‐
inþ.
• A hiþher capacity ýuse could cause
damaþe and possibly a ýire.
• Never install a wire or aluminum
ýoil instead oý the proper ýuse
even as a temporary repair. It may
cause extensive wirinþ damaþe
and a possible ýire.
• Do not arbitrarily modiýy or add-
on electric wirinþ oý the vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not use a screwdriver or any oth‐
er metal object to remove ýuses be‐
cause it may cause a short circuit
and damaþe the system.
Maintenance
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