Kia Sportage Hybrid 2024 Owner's Manual page 446

Maintenance
2. Remove the fuse panel cover by
pressing the tab and pulling the cover
up.
ONQ5061058
When the blade type fuse is discon -
nected, remove it by using the clip
designed for changing fuses located
in the engine room fuse box. Upon
removal, securely insert reserve fuse
of equal quantity.
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 a profes -
sional workshop. Kia recommends to
consult an authorised Kia dealer/ser -
vice partner.
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.
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Replacing main fuse (multi fuse)
ONQ5061059
Operation
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Disconnect the battery connector.
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.
NOTICE
僅 The electronic system may not func -
tion correctly even when the engine
room and internal fuse box's individ -
ual fuses are not disconnected. In
such case the cause of the problem
may be disconnection of the main
fuse (BFT type). Since the main fuse is
designed more intricately than other
parts, visit a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit the nearest
authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
僅 If the multi fuse is blown, consult a
professional workshop. Kia recom -
mends to consult an authorised Kia
dealer/service partner.
Fuses