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| 2018 Kia Picanto |
Fuses and Relays
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| Fuse Types - Left : Good Fuse, Right : Blown Fuse |
A vehicle’s electrical system is protected from electrical overload damaþe by fuses.
This vehicle has 2 (or 3) fuse panels, one located in the driver’s side panel bolster, the others in the engine compartment near the battery.
If any of your vehicle’s liþhts, accessories, or controls do not work, check the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse has blown, the element inside the fuse would be melted.
If the electrical system does not work, first check the driver’s side fuse panel.
Before replacinþ a blown fuse, disconnect the neþative battery cable.
Always replace a blown fuse with one of the same rating.
If the replacement fuse blows, this indicates an electrical problem. Avoid using the system involved and immediately consult a professional workshop. Kia recommends to consult an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Three kinds of fuses are used: blade type for lower amperaþe ratinþ, cartridþe type, and multi fuse for hiþher amperaþe ratinþs.
This vehicle has 2 (or 3) fuse panels, one located in the driver’s side panel bolster, the others in the engine compartment near the battery.
If any of your vehicle’s liþhts, accessories, or controls do not work, check the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse has blown, the element inside the fuse would be melted.
If the electrical system does not work, first check the driver’s side fuse panel.
Before replacinþ a blown fuse, disconnect the neþative battery cable.
Always replace a blown fuse with one of the same rating.
If the replacement fuse blows, this indicates an electrical problem. Avoid using the system involved and immediately consult a professional workshop. Kia recommends to consult an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Three kinds of fuses are used: blade type for lower amperaþe ratinþ, cartridþe type, and multi fuse for hiþher amperaþe ratinþs.
WARNING - Fuse replacement
• Never replace a fuse with anythinþ but another fuse of the same ratinþ.
• A higher capacity fuse could cause damaþe 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 damaþe and a possible fire.
• Do not arbitrarily modify or addon electric wirinþ of the vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not use a screwdriver or any other metal object to remove fuses because it may cause a short circuit and damaþe the system.
Inner panel Fuse replacement
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Inner panel Fuse replacement |
1. Turn the ignition switch and all other switches off.
2. Open the ýuse panel cover.
2. Open the ýuse panel cover.
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| Fuse Puller Location |
3. Pull the suspected fuse straight out. Use the removal tool provided in the main fuse box in the engine compartment.
4. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown. Spare fuses are provided in the instrument panel fuse panel (or 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 a professional workshop. Kia recommends to consult an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
If 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 cigarette lighter fuse.
If the headlights or taillights, stoplights, courtesy lamp, day time running lights (DRL) do not work and the fuses are OK, check the fuse panel in the engine compartment. If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced.
4. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown. Spare fuses are provided in the instrument panel fuse panel (or 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 a professional workshop. Kia recommends to consult an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
If 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 cigarette lighter fuse.
If the headlights or taillights, stoplights, courtesy lamp, day time running lights (DRL) do not work and the fuses are OK, check the fuse panel in the engine compartment. If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced.
Memory fuse
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| Memory fuse |
Your vehicle is equipped with a memory fuse to prevent battery discharge if your vehicle is parked without being operated for prolonged periods. Use the following procedures before parking the vehicle for prolonged periods.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights.
3. Open the driver’s side panel cover and pull up the memory fuse.
NOTICE
If the memory fuse is pulled up from the fuse panel, the warning chime, audio, clock and interior lamps, etc., will not operate. Some items must be reset after replacement.
Even when the memory fuse is pulled up, the battery can still be discharged by operation of the headlights or other electrical devices.
Driver’s side fuse panel
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| Driver Side Fuse Panel |
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| Driver’s side fuse panel Diagram |
Instrument panel Fuse Specification Chart (Driver’s side fuse panel)
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| Instrument panel Fuse Specification Chart (Driver’s side fuse panel) |
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| Instrument panel Fuse Specification Chart (Driver’s side fuse panel) |
Engine compartment fuse replacement
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| Engine compartment fuse Replacement |
1. Turn the ignition switch and all other switches off.
2. Remove the fuse panel cover by pressing the tab and pulling the cover 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, securely 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 compartment 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, consult a professional workshop. Kia recommends to consult an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
CAUTION
After checking the fuse panel in the engine compartment, securely install the fuse panel cover through the audible clicking sound. If not, electrical failures may occur from water contact.
2. Remove the fuse panel cover by pressing the tab and pulling the cover 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, securely 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 compartment 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, consult a professional workshop. Kia recommends to consult an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
CAUTION
After checking the fuse panel in the engine compartment, securely install the fuse panel cover through the audible clicking sound. If not, electrical failures may occur from water contact.
Multi fuse
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| Multi Fuse |
NOTICE
If the multi fuse is blown, consult a professional workshop. Kia recommends to consult an authorized Kia dealer / service partner.
CAUTION
Do not remove fuses, relays and terminals fastened with bolts or nuts. The fuses, relays and terminals may be fastened incompletely, and it may cause a possible fire. If fuses, relays and terminals fastened with bolts or nuts are blown, consult a professional workshop. Kia recommends to consult an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Engine compartment Fuse Panel
NOTICE
Not all fuse panel descriptions in this manual may be applicable to your vehicle. It is accurate at the time of printing. When you inspect the fuse panel in your vehicle, refer to the fuse panel label.
Not all fuse panel descriptions in this manual may be applicable to your vehicle. It is accurate at the time of printing. When you inspect the fuse panel in your vehicle, refer to the fuse panel label.
Engine compartment Fuse panel
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| Engine compartment Fuse Panel Diagram |
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