2015 KIA PICANTO ECU

Maintenance
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2. Install the new blade assembly by
inserting the centre part into the slot in
the wiper arm until it clicks into place.
3. Make sure the blade assembly is installed firmly by trying to pull it slightly. For best battery service
Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connections
clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the battery immediately with a solution of
water and baking soda.
If the vehicle is not going to be used for an extended time, disconnect the bat-
tery cables.
✽✽ NOTICE
Basically equipped battery is mainte-
nance free type. If your vehicle is
equipped with the battery marked with
LOWER and UPPER on the side, you
can check the electrolyte level. The elec-
trolyte level should be between LOWER
and UPPER. If the electrolyte level is
low, it needs to add distilled (demineral-
ized) water (Never add sulfuric acid or
other electrolyte). When refill, be care-
ful not to splash the battery and adja-
cent components. And do not overfill the
battery cells. It can cause corrosion on
other parts. After then ensure that tight-
en the cell caps. We recommend that you
contact an authorized Kia dealer.
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Maintenance
Engine compartment fuse replacement
1. Turn the ignition switch and all otherswitches off. 2. Remove the fuse panel cover by
pressing the tab and pulling the cover
up. When the blade type fuse is dis-
connected, remove it by using the clip
designed for changing fuses located in
the engine room fuse box. Upon
removal, securely insert reserve fuse
of equal quantity.
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.
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 authorised
Kia dealer.
Multi fuse
If the multi fuse is blown, consult an
authorised Kia dealer.
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CAUTION
After checking the fuse panel in the
engine compartment, securelyinstall the fuse panel cover. If not,electrical failures may occur from
water contact.
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Maintenance
High mounted stop light replacement (if equipped) ■Bulb type
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Loosen the nut of the high mounted stop light assembly.
3. Remove the assembly with remove the connector.
4. Remove the socket from the assembly by pulling it straight out.
5. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
6. Install a new bulb in the socket and install socket to the assembly.
7. Reinstall the high mounted stop light assembly securely. ■
LED type
If the light (LED) does not operate, have
the vehicle checked by an authorised Kia
dealer.
License plate light bulb replace- ment
1. Remove the lens by pressing the tabs.
2. Remove the socket from the lens.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straightout.
4. Install a new bulb in the socket and install the socket to the lens.
5. Reinstall the lens securely.
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