Maintenance
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Fuses
Inner panel fuse replacement
1. Turn the ignition switch and all other
switches off.
2. Open the fuse panel cover.
If the switch is located in the “OFF”
position, a caution indicator will be
displayed in the cluster.
3. Pull the suspected fuse straight out.
Use the removal tool provided on the
engine compartment fuse panel
cover.
4. Check the removed fuse; replace it if
it is blown.
Spare fuses are provided in the
engine compartment fuse panel.
5. Push in a new fuse of the same rating,
and make sure it fits tightly in the
clips.
If it fits loosely, consult an authorized Kia
dealer.
f you do not have a spare, use a fuse of
the same rating from a circuit you may
not need for operating the vehicle, such
as the power outlet fuse.
If the head lamp, turn signal lamp, stop
signal lamp, fog lamp, DRL, tail lamp,
HMSL do not work and the fuses are OK,
check the fuse panel in the engine com
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partment. If a fuse is blown, it must be
replaced.
If the headlamp, fog lamp, turn signal
lamp, or tail lamp malfunction even with
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out any problem to the lamps, have the
vehicle checked by an authorized Kia
dealer for assistance.
Fuse Panel Covers
The contact points of the switches may
wear out with excessive use. Please
refrain from excessive use of the
switches (except for long-term parking
for over 1 month).
僅 Set all switches to ON before driving.
僅 If the vehicle is going to be unused for
over 1 month, set all switches to OFF
to prevent the batteries from draining.