2008 KIA Optima Owner's Manual

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In case of an emergency
Driver-side panel bolster1. Turn the ignition switch and all other
switches off.
2. Open the cover.3. Pull the suspected fuse straight out.
Use the removal tool (1) provided in
the engine compartment fuse/relay
box.
4. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it
is blown.
Spare fuses are provided in the fuse
panel.
5. 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.
If you do not have a spare, use a fuse of
the same rating from a circuit you may
not need for operating the vehicle, such
as the audio fuse.If the headlights or other electrical com-
ponents do not work and the fuses are
OK, check the fuse block in the engine
compartment. If a fuse is blown, it must
be replaced.
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In case of an emergency8 6Engine compartment1. Turn the ignition switch and all other
switches off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover by press-
ing the taps and pulling up.
3. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it
is blown.
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.
✽ ✽
NOTICEAfter checking the fuse box in the engine
compartment, securely install the fuse
box cover. If not, electrical failures may
occur from water leaking in.
Main fuse
If 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.
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In case of an emergency
Engine compartment
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Fuse/Relay panel descriptionInside the fuse/relay box covers, you can find the fuse/relay
label describing fuse/relay name and capacity.
Engine compartment
Description Fuse rating Protected component
I/P B+ 2 50A In panel B+
ABS 2 40A ABS
DRL 15A Daytime running light
HORN 15A Horn
H/LP LOW 15A Headlight (low)
F/PUMP 20A Fuel pump
H/LP HI 15A Headlight (high)
ECU 10A Engine control unit
ABS 1 40A ABS
ALT 125A (150A)* Alternator
SPARE 10A Spare fuse
SPARE 15A Spare fuse
SPARE 20A Spare fuse
FRT FOG 15A Front fog light
ECU RELAY 30A Engine control unit
POWER AMP 20A Amplifier
SPARE 15A Spare fuse
SPARE 20A Spare fuse
P/OUTLET 25A Power outlet
RAD FAN 30A (40A)* Radiator fan
PCU 10A Power train control system sen-
sors, TCU
ABS 10A ABS
S/WARMER 25A Seat warmer
ATM 20A Automatic transaxle control
S/ROOF 20A Sunroof
SPARE 20A Spare fuse

In case of an emergency10 6
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Driver-side knee bolster
Description Fuse rating Protected component
BACK UP 10A Back-up light
RR HTD 40A Rear window defroster
IGN 1 30A Ignition
B+ 30A In pannel B
+
TAIL 20A Taillight
A/CON 10A Air conditioner
ECU-1 20A Engine control unit
IGN COIL 20A Ignition coil
SNSR 3 10A Sensors
BLOWER 40A Blower
IGN 2 30A Ignition
SNSR 2 15A Sensors
SNSR 1 15A Sensors
HORN RELAY - Horn relay
HDLP_LOW RELAY - Headlight (low) relay
RAD FAN_HI RELAY - Radiator fan relayRAD FAN_LOW RELAY
- Radiator fan relay
F/PUMP RELAY - Fuel pump relay
WIPER RELAY - Wiper relay
MAIN RELAY - Main relay
START RELAY - Start motor relay
ATM CONT RELAY - Automatic transaxle control relay
A/CON RELAY - Air conditioner relay
* : if equipped

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In case of an emergency
Driver-side knee bolster
Description Fuse rating Protected component
H/LP 10A Headlight
A/CON SW 10A Air conditioner
START 10A Start motor
P/SEAT RH 30A Power seat (right)
P/WDW RH 25A Power window (right)
WIPER 25A Front wiper
MIRR HTD 10A Outside rearview mirror defroster
RR FOG 15A Rear fog light
P/SEAT LH 30A Power seat (left)
P/WDW LH 25A Power window (left)
SPARE 10A Spare fuse
MODULE-2 10A Cluster
W/DEICER 15A Deicer
TAIL RH 10A Taillight (right)
TAIL LH 10A Taillight (left)
EPS 10A Power steering wheel
A/CON 10A Air conditioner
SAFETY PWR 20A Safety power window
A/BAG IND 10A Airbag warning
A/BAG 15A Airbag
DR LOCK 25A Central door lock
SPARE 10A Spare fuse
CLUSTER 10A Cluster
MODULE-1 10A BWS buzzer, ESP switch
Description Fuse rating Protected component
HAZARD 15A Hazard warning light
STOP LP 15A Stop light
SPARE 15A Spare fuse
TELL TALE 10A Clock
T/LID OPEN 15A Trunk lid opener
ADJ PEDAL 10A Adjust pedal relay
SPARE 15A Spare fuse
T/SIG 10A Turn signal light
TPMS 10A TPMS
BLOWER MTR 10A Blower, Air conditioner
MEMORY 15A Cluster, ETACS, A/C, Clock,
Room lamp
AUDIO 15A Audio
C/LIGHTER 25A Cigar lighter
D/CLOCK 10A Clock

In case of an emergency12 6Memory fuseYour vehicle is equipped with memory
fuses 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 period.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights.
3. Open the driver-side knee bolster
cover and pull up the “MEMORY 15A /
AUDIO 15A”.
✽ ✽
NOTICE• If the memory fuses are 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.
• Even though the memory fuses are
pulled up, the battery can still be dis-
charged by operation of the head-
lights or other electrical devices.
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In case of an emergency
TOWINGIf emergency towing is necessary, we
recommend having it done by an author-
ized Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truck
service. Proper lifting and towing proce-
dures are necessary to prevent damage
to the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies or
flatbed equipment is recommended.For trailer towing guidelines information,
refer to section 5 “Driving Tips”.
It is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the
rear wheels on the ground (without dol-
lies) and the front wheels off the ground.
When being towed by a commercial tow
truck and wheel dollies are not used, the
front of the vehicle should always be lift-
ed, not the rear.
✽ ✽
NOTICE• Do not tow the vehicle backwards
with the front wheels on the ground as
this may cause damage to the vehicle.
• Do not tow with sling-type equipment.
Use wheel lift or flatbed equipment.
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In case of an emergency14 6When towing your vehicle in an emer-
gency without wheel dollies :
1. Set the ignition switch in the ACC posi-
tion.
2. Place the transaxle shift lever in N
(Neutral).
3. Release the parking brake.✽ ✽
NOTICEFailure to place the transaxle shift lever
in N (Neutral) may cause internal dam-
age to the transaxle.
Tie-down hook
(for flatbed towing)
CAUTION
Do not use the hooks under the front of the vehicle for towing purposes.
These hooks are designed ONLY for transport tie-down. If the tie-down hooks
are used for towing, the tie-down hooks will be damaged and this could lead
to serious injury.Tie-down hook
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