Page 337 of 382

621
Maintenance
WIPER BLADES
Maintenance
Commercial hot waxes applied by
automatic car washes have been
known to make the windshield diffi-
cult to clean.
Contamination of either the windshield or
the wiper blades with foreign matter can
reduce the effectiveness of the wind-
shield wipers. Common sources of con-
tamination are insects, tree sap, and hot
wax treatments used by some commer-
cial car washes. If the blades are not wip-
ing properly, clean both the window and
the blades with a good cleaner or mild
detergent, and rinse thoroughly with
clean water.
Replacement
When the wipers no longer clean ade-
quately, the blades may be worn or
cracked, and require replacement.
Front windshield wiper blade
1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the wiperblade assembly to expose the plastic
locking clip.
1VQA5022
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiperblades, do not use gasoline,kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiperarms or other components, do notattempt to move the wipers manual-ly.
CAUTION
The use of a non-specified wiperblade could result in wiper malfunc- tion and failure.
1LDA5023
CAUTION
Do not allow the wiper arm to fallagainst the windshield, since it maychip or crack the windshield.
Page 338 of 382
Maintenance
22
6
2. Compress the clip and slide the blade
assembly downward.
3. Lift it off the arm.
4. Install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.
Rear window wiper blade replace-
ment
To prevent damage to the wiper arms or
other components, have an authorized
Kia dealer replace the wiper blade.
1LDA5024
1LDA5025
Page 339 of 382

623
Maintenance
FUSES
A vehicle’s electrical system is protected
from electrical overload damage by
fuses.This vehicle has three fuse panels, one
located in the driver’s side panel bolster,
another in the cargo area, the other in
the engine compartment near the bat-
tery.
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.
Before replacing a blown fuse, discon-
nect the negative battery cable.
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 and cartridgetype, fusible link for higher amperage rat-ings.
Fuse replacement
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The actual fuse/relay panel label
may differ from equipped items.
1VQA4037
Normal
Normal
Blade type
Cartridge type
Fusible link Blown
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 possibly a fire.
Never install a wire or aluminum foil instead of the proper fuse -
even as a temporary repair. It may
cause extensive wiring damage
and a possible fire.
CAUTION
Do not use a screwdriver or anyother metal object to remove fuses because it may cause a short circuitand damage the system.
Page 340 of 382

Maintenance
24
6
Engine compartment
1. Turn the ignition switch and all other
switches off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover by press- ing the tap 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 main fuse box
in the engine compartment.
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.
1VQA4006
CAUTION
After checking the fuse box in the engine compartment, securelyinstall the fuse box cover. If not, electrical failures may occur fromwater leaking in.
CAUTION
When replacing a blown fuse or relay with a new one, make surethe new fuse or relay fits tightlyinto the clips. The incomplete fas-tening fuse or relay may causethe vehicle wiring and electricsystems damage and a possiblefire.
Do not remove fuses, relays and terminals fastened with bolts ornuts. The fuses, relays and termi- nals may be fastened incomplete-ly, and it may cause a possiblefire. If fuses, relays and terminalsfastened with bolts or nuts areblown, consult with an authorizedKia dealer.
Do not input any other objects except fuses or relays intofuse/relay terminals such as adriver or wiring. It may cause con-tact failure and system malfunc- tion.
Page 341 of 382
625
Maintenance
Inner panel
1. Turn the ignition switch and all otherswitches off.
2. Open the fuse panel cover. 3. Pull the suspected fuse straight out.
Use the removal tool provided on the
main fuse box in the engine compart-
ment.
4. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown.
Spare fuses are provided in the main
fuse box in the engine compartment.
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 maynot need for operating the vehicle, suchas the cigar lighter 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.
1VQA40041VQA4002
OVQ059016N
Driver’s side panel
Rear cargo area panel
Page 342 of 382
Maintenance
26
6
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.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If the main fuse is blown, consult an
Authorized Kia Dealer.
Fuse/Relay panel description
Inside the fuse/relay box covers, you can find the fuse/relay label describing fuse/relay
name and capacity.
Driver’s side panelEngine compartment
OVA067012/OVQ069017N/OVQ067104N/OVQ046010N
Rear cargo area panel
1VQA4008
Page 343 of 382

627
Maintenance
Driver's side fuse panel
Description Fuse ratingProtected component
AUDIO15A Audio, Step lamp
MEMORY 7.5A Climate control module, Clock, Cluster, Trip computer, Front area module, Power sliding door module, Power
tailgate module, Driver's door module, Front passenger door module, Driver's power seat module,
Driver position memory system unit
VRS 10A Variable rack stroke system module, Variable rack stroke system control button
IG2-1 7.5A Air conditioner control module, Multi function switch, Inside relay box, ECM mirror, Rain sensor, Seat Warmer
IG2-2 7.5A Rear climate control button, Front area module, Power sliding door module, Power tailgate module, Driver's door
module, Front passenger door module, Driver's power seat module, Driver position memory system unit
OBD-II 7.5A OBD-II, Diagonosis connector
ROOM 7.5A Vanity mirror, Map lamp, Overhead console, Room lamp switch, Climate control module, Homelink
K/LOCK 7.5A Key interlock solenoid
ILLUMI 7.5A Instrument panel illumination
AMP 25A Amplifier
SEAT WARMER 20A Inside relay box(Seat warmer)
SUNROOF 25A Sunroof module
DDM 30A Driver's door module
TPMS 7.5A Tire pressure monitoring system
PEDAL 15A Power adjustable pedal relay(None-driver position memory system only)
P/OUTLET 1 15A Power outlet(Front)
ASS P/SEAT 20A Front passenger's power seat module
DRV P/SEAT 30A Driver's power seat module
ADM 30A Front passenger door module
ACC 7.5A Audio, Clock, Outside rearview mirror control and folding switch
P/OUTLET 2 15A Cigar lighter, Power outlet
START 7.5A Start relay
AIRBAG IND 7.5A Cluster
Page 344 of 382

Maintenance
28
6
Description Fuse rating Protected component
ENG7.5A Automatic shift lever switch, Vehicle speed sensor, Inhibitor switch, Transaxle control module,
Input speed sensor, Output speed sensor, Back-up lamp switch, Fuel filter
IG1 7.5A Trip computer, Buzzer(Back warning system), Cluster, ESC switch, Ambient temperature sensor, Generator
ABS 7.5A ABS control module, ESC control module, Yaw rate sensor, Steering angle sensor
AIRBAG 15A Air bag control module
ALTERNATOR - Generator relay
SHUNT - Shunt connector
Description Fuse rating Protected component
RR D/LOCK20A Sliding door lock relay, Sliding door unlock relay, Sliding door lock actuator, Tailgate lock actuator
RR WIPER 15A Rear wiper relay, Rear wiper motor
RR DEFOG 25A Rear window defroster relay, Rear window defroster
POWER TAIL GATE 30A Power tailgate module
P/QUARTER 10A Power rear quarter glass open relay, Power rear quarter glass close relay, Power rear quarter glass motor
RR P/WIN-RH 25A Sliding door power window relay(Right), Sliding door power window motor(Right)
RR P/WIN-LH 25A Sliding door power window relay(Left), Sliding door power window motor(Left)
PSD-RH 30A Power sliding door module(Right)
PSD-LH 30A Power sliding door module(Left)
LUGGAGE 7.5A Step lamp, Power tailgate ON/OFF switch, Tailgate lamp
FUEL DOOR 15A Fuel filler lid relay, Fuel filler lid actuator
RR P/OTLT-LH 15A Rear power outlet(Left)
RR P/OTLT-RH 15A Rear power outlet(Right)
RR DEFOG RELAY - Rear window defroster relay
Rear cargo area panel