2008 KIA Optima fuse box

Your vehicle at a glance4 2ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OMG077002
1. Engine coolant reservoir ...................7-12
2. Engine oil filler cap............................7-11
3. Brake fluid reservoir ..........................7-14
4. Air cleaner .........................................7-18
5. Fuse box ...........................................6- 8
6. Negative battery terminal ...........6-4/7-21
7. Positive battery terminal .............6-4/7-21
8. Auto transaxle oil dipstick* ................7-16
9. Radiator cap......................................7-13
10. Engine oil dipstick ...........................7-11
11. Power steering fluid reservoir .........7-15
12. Windshield washer fluid reservoir ...7-17
* : if equipped

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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.
OMG065003
OMG065004

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.
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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.
OMG065005
OMG065019

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In case of an emergency
Engine compartment
OMG065006
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

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Maintenance
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OMG077001
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
6. Negative battery terminal
7. Radiator cap
8. Positive battery terminal
9. Auto transaxle oil dipstick (if equipped)
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
12. Power steering fluid reservoir
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2.4L Gasoline Engine

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OMG077002
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Brake fluid reservoir
4. Air cleaner
5. Fuse box
6. Negative battery terminal
7. Radiator cap
8. Positive battery terminal
9. Auto transaxle oil dipstick (if equipped)
10. Engine oil dipstick
11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
12. Power steering fluid reservoir
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2.7L Gasoline Engine