2017 KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID ignition

NOTICE
The actual fuse/relay panel label
may differ from equipped items.
CAUTION
•When replacing a blown fuse or re‐lay with a new one, make sure thenew fuse or relay fits tightly intothe clips. The incomplete fasteningfuse or relay may cause the vehi‐cle wiring and electric systemsdamage and a possible fire.
•Do not remove fuses, relays andterminals fastened with bolts ornuts. The fuses, relays and termi‐nals may be fastened incomplete‐ly, and it may cause a possible fire.If fuses, relays and terminals fas‐tened with bolts or nuts are blown,we recommend that you consultan authorized Kia dealer.
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•Do not input any other objects ex‐cept fuses or relays into fuse/relayterminals such as a driver or wir‐ing. It may cause contact failureand system malfunction.
•Do not plug in screwdrivers or af‐termarket wiring into the terminaloriginally designed for fuse and re‐lays only. The electrical systemand wiring of the vehicle interiormay be damaged or burned due tocontact failure.
Inner panel fuse replacement
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1. Turn the ignition switch and all oth‐er switches off. 2. Open the fuse panel cover.
If the switch is located in the L

If it fits loosely, we recommend that
you 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 cigarette lighter fuse.
If the headlights or taillights, stop lights, courtesy lamp, day time running
lights (D.R.L) do not work and the fuses
are OK, check the fuse panel in the en‐ gine compartment. If a fuse is blown, it
must be replaced.
Fuse switch
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Always, put the fuse switch at the ON
position. If you move the switch to the OFF posi‐
tion, some items such as audio and dig‐
ital clock must be reset and transmitter
(or smart key) may not work properly.
If the fuse switch is in OFF, a warning sign will illuminate on the dashboard.
CAUTION
•Put all switches in ON when driv‐ing.
•If the vehicle remains idle for over1 month, put all switches in OFF toprevent the batteries from beingdischarged.
•Excluding long-term parking forover 1 month, the contact pointsof switches may wear out uponextensive use. Please refrain fromexcessive use of switches.
Engine compartment fuse
replacement
1. Turn the ignition switch and all oth‐ er switches off.
2. Remove the fuse panel cover by pressing the tab and pulling the
cover up. When the blade type fuse
is disconnected, 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 compartment fuse panel.
Maintenance
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Fuse NameSymbolFuse ratingCircuit Protected
FUSE IGN COIL
20A Ignition Coil #1/#2/#3/#4
ECU 2
10A PCM
TCU 1
10A PCM
HEV ECU 2
HEV
ECU
210A HPCU, E/R Junction Block (Battery C/Fan Relay)
ECU 3
10A PCM
POWER OUTLET2
20A Front Power Outlet #1
HORN
20A Horn Relay, ICM Relay Box (Burglar Alarm Horn Relay)
WIPER 1
130A Wiper Power Relay
BATTERY C/FAN
BATTERY C/FAN15A E/R Junction Block (Battery C/Fan Relay)
Relay
SymbolRelay NameType
COOLING FAN Relay MINI
BLOWER RelayMICRO
BATTERY
C/FANBATTERY C/FAN Relay MICRO
POWER OUTLET Relay MICRO
H/LAMP WASHER Relay MICRO
DEICER RelayMICRO
Maintenance
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• Do not misuse or abuse the engine.Examples of misuse are coasting with
the ignition off and descending steep grades in gear with the ignition off.
• Do not operate the engine at high idle speed for extended periods (5 mi‐
nutes or more).
• Do not modify or tamper with any part of the engine or emission control
system. All inspections and adjust‐ ments must be made by an author‐
ized Kia dealer.
• Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel level. Running out of fuel could
cause the engine to misfire, damag‐
ing the catalytic converter.
Failure to observe these precautions
could result in damage to the catalytic
converter and to your vehicle.
Additionally, such actions could void your warranties.

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Maintenance