Maintenance
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Fuses
Visually inspect the battery cap to
ensure it is securely closed. If the battery
cap is not securely closed, moisture may
enter the system and damage the elec
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trical components.
Electrical wiring repairs
All electrical repairs should be per
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formed by authorized Kia dealerships
using approved Kia parts. Using other
wiring components, especially when ret
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rofitting Infotainment system or theft
alarm system, remote engine control, car
phone or radio may cause vehicle dam
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age and increase the risk of a vehicle
fire.
Remodeling Prohibited
Do not rewire your vehicle in any way as
doing so may affect the performance of
several safety features in your vehicle.
Rewiring your vehicle may also void your
warranty and cause you to be responsi
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ble for any subsequent vehicle damage
which may result.
Window tinting precaution
Window tint (especially metallic film)
might cause communication disorder or
poor radio reception, and malfunction of
the automatic lighting system due to
excessive change of illumination inside
the vehicle. The solution used might also
flow into electric, electronic devices
causing disorder and failure.
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” posi
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tion, 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.