Maintenance
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Fuses
Fuses
Blade type
Cartridge type
Multi fuse
BFT
* Left: Normal, Right: Blown
* The actual fuse/relay panel label may
differ.
Before replacing a blown fuse, discon
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nect the negative battery cable.
If the electrical system does not work,
first check the driver's side fuse panel.
Always replace a blown fuse with one of
the same rating.
If the replacement fuse blows, this indi
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cates an electrical problem. Avoid using
the system involved and immediately
consult an authorized Kia dealer.
僅A higher rated capacity fuse could
cause damage and possibly a fire.
僅 Never install wire or aluminum foil
instead of the proper fuse even as a
temporary repair. It may cause exten
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sive wiring damage and a possible
fire.
僅 Do not modify or add electric wiring of
the vehicle.
僅 When replacing a blown fuse or relay
with a new one, make sure the new
fuse or relay fits tightly into the clips.
Incomplete fastening of the fuse or
relay may cause wiring and electric
system damage and a possible fire.
僅 Do not remove fuses, relays and ter
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minals fastened with bolts or nuts.
The fuses, relays and terminals may
be fastened incompletely, and may
cause a possible fire. If fuses, relays
and terminals fastened with bolts or
nuts are blown, consult an authorized
Kia dealer.
僅 Do not plug in screwdrivers or after
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market wiring into the terminal
designed for fuse and relays only. The
electrical system and wiring of the
vehicle interior may be damaged or
burned due to contact failure.
僅 If you directly connect a wire on the
taillight or replace the bulb which is
over the regulated capacity to install