Electrical Circuit Protection - Kia OPTIMA Manual

ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT
PROTECTION
FUSES
Standard
Normal Blown
Main fuse
Normal Blown
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A vehicle's electrical system is protected
from electrical overload damage by fuses.
This vehicle has two fuse panels, one
located in the driver's side kick panel, the
other in the engine compartment near the
battery. A fuse panel chart is provided
later in this section.
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If any of your vehicle's lights,
accessories, or controls do not work,
check the appropriate circuit fuse. If a
fuse has blown, the element inside the
fuse will be melted. Always replace a
blown fuse with one of the same rating.
If the replacement fuse blows out, this
indicates an electrical problem. Avoid
using the system involved and
immediately consult an Authorized Kia
Dealer.
Two kinds of fuses are used: standard for
lower amperage rating, and main for
higher amperage rating.
FUSE REPLACEMENT
WARNING - FUSE
REPLACEMENT
• Never replace a fuse with
anything but another fuse of the
same type and rating.
• A higher capacity fuse could
cause damage and possibly a
fire.
• Never install a wire in place of
the proper fuse - even as a
temporary repair. It may cause
extensive wiring damage and
possibly a fire.
• Do not use a screwdriver or any
other metal object to remove
fuses because it may cause a
short circuit and damage the
system.
If the electrical system does not work,
first check the driver's side fuse panel.
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