Kia Sportage: Fuses

Figure 1. Blade-type fuse

Figure 2. Cartridge-type fuse

Figure 3. Multi-fuse

Figure 4. Battery fuse (BFT)

In the illustrations, the left-hand fuse is normal and the right-hand fuse is blown.

The fuse and relay panel label may differ from the equipment fitted to your Kia Sportage.

Before replacing a blown fuse, disconnect the negative battery cable.

If an electrical system stops working, first check the fuse panel on the driver’s side.

Replace a blown fuse only with another fuse of the same rating.

If the replacement fuse blows, an electrical fault may be present. Stop using the affected system and have it inspected promptly by a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorised Kia dealer or service partner.

Warning

• Never replace a fuse with anything other than a fuse of the same rating.

• A fuse with a higher rating can damage the electrical system and may cause a fire.

• Never use wire or aluminium foil in place of the correct fuse, even as a temporary repair. This may cause extensive wiring damage or a fire.

• Do not modify the vehicle’s electrical wiring or add wiring without authorisation.

Caution

• When fitting a replacement fuse or relay, make sure it is seated firmly in its clips. A loose or incomplete connection may damage the vehicle wiring or electrical systems and could cause a fire.

• Do not remove fuses, relays or terminals secured with bolts or nuts. They may be difficult to refit correctly, and an insecure connection could cause a fire. If a bolted fuse, relay or terminal has blown, have it checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorised Kia dealer or service partner.

• Do not insert tools, wiring or other objects into fuse or relay terminals. Doing so may cause poor contact or a system malfunction.

• Do not insert a screwdriver or aftermarket wiring into a terminal intended only for a fuse or relay. Poor contact may damage or burn the vehicle’s interior electrical system or wiring.

• Connecting a wire directly to the taillight or installing a bulb with a rating above the specified capacity, for example when fitting a trailer, can burn the inner junction block.

• Do not use a screwdriver or another metal object to remove a fuse; it may cause a short circuit and damage the electrical system.

Note

• Before replacing a fuse, switch the ignition off, turn off all electrical devices and disconnect the negative battery terminal.

• The fuse and relay panel label may not show every item fitted to your vehicle.

• Window tinting precaution

  Window tint, particularly metallic film, may interfere with communication or radio reception. It can also affect the automatic lighting system by changing the amount of light detected inside the vehicle. Tinting solution may seep into electrical or electronic components and cause faults or failure.

• Replacing an inner panel fuse. Replacing an engine compartment fuse. Replacing main fuse (multi fuse)
• Fuse/relay panel description

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