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Maintenance
2. Remove the fuse box cover by press-
ing the tap and pulling up. When the
blade type fuse is disconnected,
remove it by using the clip designed for
changing fuses located in the engine
room fuse box. Upon removal, secure-
ly insert reserve fuse of equal quantity.
3. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it
is blown. To remove or insert the fuse,
use the fuse puller in the engine com-
partment fuse panel.
4. Push in a new fuse of the same rating,
and make sure it fits tightly in the clips.
If it fits loosely, we recommend that you
consult an authorized Kia dealer.
Main fuse
Electrical equipments are not working
even though inner panel and engine
compartment fuses are not blown, or
many of these are not working at the
same time, it may has blown the main
fuse(Battery Fuse Terminal type) inside
of the battery(+) cap.
If the main fuse is blown, it must be
removed as follows:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the nuts shown in the picture
above.
4. Replace the fuse with a new one of the
same rating.
5. Reinstall in the reverse order of
removal.
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CAUTION
After checking the fuse box in the
engine compartment, install the
fuse box cover securely. If not,
water leaking may cause electrical
failures.
CAUTION
• After checking the main fuse,
install the cover securely when
you close the cover, check the
locking sound.
If not, electrical failures may
occur from water leaking in.
• Visually inspect the battery cap
for secure closing. If the battery
cap is not securely latched, the
electrical system may be dam-
aged to due influx of moisture
into the system.