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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 will
melt.
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 fuse with anything
but another fuse of the same rat‐
ing.
• A higher capacity fuse could cause
damage and possibly a fire.
• Never install a wire or aluminum
foil instead of the proper fuse
even as a temporary repair. It may
cause extensive wiring damage
and a possible fire.
• Do not arbitrarily modify or add-
on electric wiring of the vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not use a screwdriver or any oth‐
er metal object to remove fuses be‐
cause it may cause a short circuit
and damage the system.
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