Kia 2016 Optima Hybrid Manual page 400

Maintenance
• Always place the transportation
fuse switch in the ON position
while driving the vehicle.
• Do not move the transportation
fuse switch repeatedly. The fuse
switch may be worn out.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If you need to park your vehicle for
prolonged periods more than 1
month, move the transportation fuse
switch to the OFF position to pre-
vent the battery being discharged.
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Engine compartment panel fuse
replacement
1. Turn the hybrid system 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 chang-
ing fuses located in the engine
room fuse box. Upon removal,
securely insert reserve fuse of
equal quantity.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
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
an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
After checking the fuse panel in
the engine
OTF074020N securely install the fuse panel
cover to prevent electrical fail-
ures which may occur from
water leaking in.
- Fuse panel
covers
compartment,