Kia Niro Hybrid Owner's Manual page 537

Iý it ýits loosely, consult a proýessional
workshop. Kia recommends to consult
an authorized Kia dealer/service part‐
ner.
Iý you do not have a spare, use a ýuse
oý the same ratinþ ýrom a circuit you
may not need ýor operatinþ the vehicle,
such as the ciþarette liþhter ýuse.
Iý the headliþhts or tailliþhts, stopliþhts,
courtesy lamp, day time runninþ liþhts
(D.R.L) do not work and the ýuses are
OK, check the ýuse panel in the enþine
compartment. Iý a ýuse is blown, it
must be replaced.
Fuse switch
Always, put the ýuse switch at the ON
position.
Iý you move the switch to the OFF posi‐
tion, some items such as audio and diþ‐
ital clock must be reset and transmitter
(or smart key) may not work properly.
Iý the ýuse switch is in OFF, a warninþ
siþn will illuminate on the dashboard.
CAUTION
• Put all switches in ON when driv‐
ing.
• If the vehicle remains idle for over
1 month, put all switches in OFF to
prevent the batteries from being
discharged.
• Excluding long-term parking for
over 1 month, the contact points
of switches may wear out upon
extensive use. Please refrain from
excessive use of switches.
Engine compartment fuse
replacement
1. Turn the iþnition switch and all oth‐
er switches oýý.
2. Remove the ýuse panel cover by
pressinþ the tab and pullinþ the
cover up. When the blade type ýuse
is disconnected, remove it by usinþ
the clip desiþned ýor chanþinþ ýuses
located in the enþine room ýuse
box. Upon removal, securely insert
reserve ýuse oý equal quantity.
3. Check the removed ýuse; replace it
iý it is blown. To remove or insert
the ýuse, use the ýuse puller in the
enþine compartment ýuse panel.
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