Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 610

Maintenance
僅 Prior to working on the light, firmly apply the parking brake, press the EV button to the
OFF position and turn off the lights to avoid sudden movement of the vehicle and burn-
ing your fingers or receiving an electric shock.
僅 Be sure to replace the burned out bulb with one of the same wattage rating. Otherwise,
it may cause extensive wiring damage and possible fire.
- Be aware the bulbs may be hot and may burn your fingers.
CAUTION
僅 Do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
僅 Do not attempt to move the wipers manually.
僅 The use of a non-specified wiper blade could result in wiper malfunction and failure.
僅 Do not allow the wiper arm to fall against the windshield, since it may chip or crack the
windshield.
僅 If the wiper arm receives too much force while pulling the blade, the center part may be
damaged.
僅 The wiper could not operate for approximately 10 seconds when the wiper is operated
without washer fluid or the blades are frozen. This is not a malfunction, it is a wiper pro-
tection system activated by motor overload circuit within the wiper motor.
僅 The front windshield should be cleaned with water hose and wiped with clean towel with
wiper blades raised up. Also, the wiper blades should be wiped clean when the grease or
wax is applied to the blades.
僅 If you connect unauthorized electronic devices to the battery, the battery may be dis-
charged. Never use unauthorized devices.
僅 When replacing a blown fuse or relay with a new one, make sure the new fuse or relay
fits tightly into the clips. The incomplete fastening fuse or relay may cause the vehicle
wiring and electric systems damage and a possible fire.
僅 Do not remove fuses, relays and terminals fastened with bolts or nuts. The fuses, relays
and terminals may be fastened incompletely, and it may cause a possible fire. If fuses,
relays and terminals fastened with bolts or nuts are blown, consult a professional work-
shop. Kia recommends to consult an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
僅 Do not input any other objects except fuses or relays into fuse/relay terminals such as a
driver or wiring. It may cause contact failure and system malfunction.
僅 Do not plug in screwdrivers or aftermarket wiring into the terminal originally designed
for fuse and relays only. The electrical system and wiring of the vehicle interior may be
damaged or burned due to contact failure.
僅 If you directly connect the wire on the taillight or replace the bulb which is over the reg-
ulated capacity to install trailers etc., the inner junction block can get burned.
僅 Do not use a screwdriver or any other metal object to remove fuses because it may
cause a short circuit and damage the system.
僅 After checking the fuse panel in the motor compartment, securely install the fuse panel
cover through the audible clicking sound. If not, electrical failures may occur from water
contact.
僅 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 moisture into the sys-
tem.
僅 If you don't have necessary tools, the correct bulbs and the expertise, consult a profes-
sional workshop. Kia recommends to consult an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
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Replacing components