Kia Soul EV 2018 Owner's Manual page 431

FUSES
■ Micro mini type
Blown
Normal
■ Cartridge type
Blown
Normal
■ Multi fuse
Blown
Normal
A vehicle's electrical system is pro-
tected from electrical overload dam-
age by fuses.
This vehicle has 3 (or 4) fuse panels,
one located in the driver's side panel
bolster, the other in the motor com-
partment near the battery.
If any of your vehicle's lights, acces-
sories, or controls do not work, check
the appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse
has blown, the element inside the
fuse will melt.
If the electrical system does not
work, first check the driver's side
fuse panel.
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 imme-
diately consult an authorized Kia
dealer.
OPS073054
Three kinds of fuses are used: micro
mini type for lower amperage rating,
cartridge type, and multi fuse for
higher amperage ratings.
Maintenance
WARNING
- Fuse
replacement
• Never replace a fuse with any-
thing but another fuse of the
same rating.
• A higher capacity fuse could
cause damage and possibly a
fire.
• Never install a wire or alu-
minum foil instead of the
proper fuse - even as a tempo-
rary repair. It may cause
extensive wiring damage and
a possible fire.
• Replace the fuse with the ignition
"OFF", switch off of all electrical
devices and then separation (-) ter-
minal from the battery in a safe
place.
• Do not arbitrarily modify or add-on
electric wiring of the vehicle.
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