2008 KIA Carens battery

Maintenance44 7FUSESG210000AUNA vehicle’s electrical system is protected
from electrical overload damage by
fuses.This vehicle has 2 fuse panels, one locat-
ed in the driver’s side panel bolster, the
other in the engine compartment near
the battery.
If any of your vehicle’s lights, acces-
sories, or controls do not work, check the
appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse has
blown, the element inside the fuse will be
melted.
If the electrical system does not work,
first check the driver’s side fuse panel.
Always replace a blown fuse with one of
the same rating.
If the replacement fuse blows, this indi-
cates an electrical problem. Avoid using
the system involved and immediately
consult an authorized KIA dealer.
Three kinds of fuses are used: blade type
for lower amperage rating, cartridge type,
and fusible link for higher amperage rat-
ings.
1VQA4037 Normal Normal Blade type
Cartridge type
Fusible linkBlown
Blown
Normal Blown
WARNING
- Fuse replace-
ment
Never replace a fuse with any-
thing but another fuse of the
same rating.
A higher capacity fuse could
cause damage and possibly a
fire.
Never install a wire instead of the
proper fuse - even as a temporary
repair. It may cause extensive
wiring damage and a possible a
fire.
CAUTION
Do not use a screwdriver or any
other metal object to remove fuses
because it may cause a short circuit
and damage the system.

Maintenance46 7G210101AUNMemory fuseYour vehicle is equipped with a memory
fuse to prevent battery 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 up the memory fuse.
✽ ✽
NOTICE• If the memory fuse is pulled up 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 though the memory fuse is
pulled up, the battery can still be dis-
charged by operation of the head-
lights or other electrical devices.
G210200AUNEngine compartment panel fuse
replacement1. Turn the ignition switch and all other
switches off.
2. Remove the fuse panel cover by
pressing the tab and pulling up.
3. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it
is blown. To remove or insert the fuse,
use the fuse puller in the engine com-
partment fuse panel.
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4. Push in a new fuse of the same rating,
and make sure it fits tightly in the clips.
If it fits loosely, consult an authorized
KIA dealer.
G210201AUNMain fuseIf the main fuse is blown, it must be
removed as follows:
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the nuts shown in the picture
above.
3. Replace the fuse with a new one of the
same rating.
4. Reinstall in the reverse order of
removal.
✽ ✽
NOTICEIf the main fuse is blown, consult an
Authorized KIA Dealer.
CAUTION
After checking the fuse panel in the
engine compartment, securely
install the fuse panel cover. If not,
electrical failures may occur from
water leaking in.
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Index2I
Air bag-advanced supplemental restraint system ··········3-40
Air cleaner ·····································································7-25
Appearance care·····························································7-53
Audio system ·································································4-92
Automatic climate control system ·································4-70
Automatic transaxle ·························································5-7
Automatic transaxle fluid ··············································7-22
Battery············································································7-28
Before driving ··································································5-3
Brake system··································································5-14
Brakes fluid····································································7-20
Bulb wattage ····································································8-2
Child restraint system ····················································3-32
Climate control air filter ················································7-25
Cruise control system ····················································5-24
Defroster ········································································4-59
Dimensions ······································································8-2Door locks ······································································4-11
Economical operation ····················································5-28
Emergency starting ··························································6-4
Emission control system ················································7-59
Engine compartment ·················································2-4/7-2
Engine coolant ·······························································7-17
Engine number ·································································8-7
Engine oil ·······································································7-16
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ···············7-12
Exterior feature ······························································4-90
Fuel filler lid ··································································4-22
Fuel requirements ····························································1-3
Fuses ··············································································7-44
Hazard warning flasher··················································4-50
Hood···············································································4-20
How to use this manual ···················································1-2ABCD
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