Kia Sportage: 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.
CAUTION
- When replacing a blown fuse or relay, make sure the new fuse or relay
fits tightly into the clips. Failure to tightly install the fuse or relay may
cause damage to the wiring and electric systems.
- Do not remove fuses, relays and terminals fastened with bolts or nuts.The
fuses, relays and terminals may not be fastened correctly which may cause vehicle
damage.
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.
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 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 compartment.
If a fuse is blown, it must be replaced.
✽ NOTICE
If the headlamp, fog lamp, turn signal lamp, or tail lamp malfunction even
without any problem to the lamps, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia
dealer for assistance.
CAUTION - Fuse Panel Covers
- Set all switches to ON before driving.
- If the vehicle is going to be unused for over 1 month, set all switches
to OFF to prevent the batteries from draining.
- 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).
Fuse switch
Always set the fuse switch to the ON position before using the vehicle.
If you move the switch to the OFF position, some items such as audio and digital
clock must be reset and transmitter (or smart key) may not work properly. When the
switch is Off, the caution indicator will be displayed on the instrument cluster.
Always place the fuse switch in the ON position while driving the vehicle.
If the switch is located in the “OFF” position, a caution indicator will be displayed
in the cluster.
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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.
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