Memory Fuse (Shunt Connector); Engine Compartment Fuse Replacement - Kia Sportage Owner's Manual

Memory fuse (SHUNT connector)

Your vehicle is equipped with a memory
fuse (SHUNT connector) to prevent bat-
tery discharge if your vehicle is parked
without being operated for prolonged
periods. Use the following procedures
before parking the vehicle for prolonged
periods.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights.
3. Open the driver's side panel cover and
pull out the memory fuse (SHUNT
connector).
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• If the memory fuse is pulled out from
the fuse panel, the warning chime,
audio, clock and interior lamps, etc.,
will not operate. Some items must be
reset after replacement. Refer to
"Battery" in this section.
• Even when the memory fuse is pulled
out, the battery can still be discharged
by operation of the headlights or other
electrical devices.
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Maintenance
(if equipped)
Engine compartment fuse
replacement
1. Turn the ignition switch and all other
switches off.
2. Remove the fuse panel cover by
pressing the tab and pulling the cover
up.
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