僅 Engine Compartment Fuse Replacement; 僅 Fuse/Relay Panel Description - Kia Sportage 2023 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
Engine compartment fuse
replacement
1. Turn the ignition and all other
switches off.
2. Remove the fuse panel cover by
pressing the tab and pulling the cover
up.
ONQ5061121N
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 autho-
rized Kia dealer.
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.
NOTICE
If the multi fuse is blown, consult an
authorized Kia dealer.
NOTICE
The electronic system may not function
correctly even when the engine room
and internal fuse box's individual fuses
are not disconnected. In such case the
cause of the problem may be disconnec-
tion of the main fuse (BFT type), which is
located inside the positive battery termi-
nal (+) cap. Since the main fuse is
designed more intricately than other
parts, visit the nearest authorized Kia
dealer.
Main fuse (Multi fuse)
ONQ5061059N
If the main fuse is blown, it must be
removed as follows:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the nuts shown in the picture
above.
4. Replace the fuse with a new one of
the same rating.
5. Reinstall in the reverse order of
removal.
CAUTION
Visually inspect the battery cap for
secure closing. If the battery cap is not
securely latched, the electrical system
may be damaged to due influx of mois-
ture into the system.
Fuse/relay panel description
Inside the fuse/relay panel covers, you
can find the fuse/relay label describing
fuse/relay name and capacity.
NOTICE
Not all fuse panel descriptions in this
manual may be applicable to your vehi-
cle. It is accurate at the time of printing.
When you inspect the fuse panel in your
vehicle, refer to the fuse panel label.
Fuses
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