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Front windshield wiper blade
For your convenience, move the
windshield wiper blades to the serv-
ice position as follows;
Turn off the engine.
Move the wiper switch to the single
wiping (MIST) position within 20 sec-
onds and hold the switch until the
wiper blade is in the fully up position.1.Raise the wiper arm.
2.Turn the wiper blade clip. Then liftup the blade clip.
3.Push the clip (1) and push up the wiper arm (2).
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Wiper Arms
Do not allow the wiper arm to
fall against the windshield,
since it may chip or crack the
windshield.
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Battery recharging by battery
charger
Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,
calcium-based battery.
If the battery becomes dischargedin a short time (because, for exam-
ple, the headlights or interior lights
were left on while the vehicle was
not in use), recharge it by slow
charging (trickle) for 10 hours.
If the battery gradually discharges because of high electric load while
the vehicle is being used, recharge
it at 20-30A for two hours.
Absorbent Glass Matt (AGM) bat- teries are maintenance-free and
we recommend that the AGM bat-
tery be serviced by an authorized
K900 Kia dealer. For charging your
AGM battery, use only fully auto-
matic battery chargers that are
specially developed for AGM bat-
teries.
When replacing the AGM battery, we recommend that you use parts
for replacement from an authorized
K900 Kia dealer.
Battery recharging by vehicle
After a jump start from a good bat-
tery, run the engine for 20-30 min-
utes at idle or driving the vehicle
before it is shutoff. Vehicle may not
restart if you shut it off before the
battery had chance to adequately
recharge.
When recharging the battery,
observe the following precautions:
The battery must be removed fromthe vehicle and placed in an area
with good ventilation.
Do not allow cigarettes, sparks, or flame near the battery.
Watch the battery during charging, and stop or reduce the charging
rate if the battery cells begin
gassing (boiling) violently or if the
temperature of the electrolyte of
any cell exceeds 120°F (49°C).
Wear eye protection when check- ing the battery during charging.
AGM battery(if equipped)
Do not open or remove the cap
on top of the battery. This may
cause leaks of internal elec-
trolyte that could result in
severe injury.
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Disconnect the battery charger inthe following order.
1.Turn off the battery charger main switch.
2.Unhook the negative clamp from the negative battery terminal.
3.Unhook the positive clamp from the positive battery terminal.
Before performing maintenance or recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the engine.
The negative battery cable must be removed first and installed last
when the battery is disconnected.
Operation related to the battery should be done at an authorized
K900 Kia dealer.Reset items
Items should be reset after the bat-
tery has been discharged or the bat-
tery has been disconnected.
Auto up/down window (See section 4)
Sunroof (See section 4)
Driver position memory system (See section 4)
Trip computer (See section 4)
Climate control system (See section 4)
Clock (See section 4)
Audio (See section 4)
Power trunk (See section 4)
Battery in trunk
Your vehicle is equipped with a
battery in the trunk. For your
safety, avoid storing containers
with liquid in the trunk of the
vehicle. If the liquid leaks, this
could contact the battery and
create a risk of electrocution.
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FUSES
A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-
tected from electrical overload dam-
age by fuses.
This vehicle has 2 fuse panels, one
located in the driver’s side panel bol-
ster, another is in the engine com-
partment.
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, dis-
connect the negative battery cable.
Always replace a blown fuse with
one of the same rating.
If the replacement fuse blows, this
indicates an electrical problem. Avoid
using the system involved and imme-
diately consult an authorized K900
Kia dealer.
Three kinds of fuses are used: bladetype for lower amperage rating, car-tridge type, and fusible link for higheramperage ratings.
Do not arbitrarily modify or add-on
electric wiring of the vehicle.
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Blade type
■ Cartridge type
■ Fusible type
■ Multi fuse type Blown
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Normal Blown
Fuse replacement
Never replace a fuse with any-
thing but another fuse of the
same rating.
A higher capacity fuse could cause damage and possibly a
fire.
Never install a wire or alu- minum foil instead of the
proper fuse - even as a tem-
porary repair. It may cause
extensive wiring damage and
a possible fire.
WARNING
Do not use a screwdriver or any
other metal object to remove
fuses because it may cause a
short circuit and damage the
system.
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✽NOTICE
The actual fuse/relay panel label
may differ depending on equipment/
options.
Instrument panel fuse replace-
ment
1.Turn the Engine Start/Stop button
and all other switches off.
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■ Drive side panel
When replacing a blown fuse
or relay, make sure the new
fuse or relay fits tightly into
the clips. Failure to tightly
install the fuse or relay may
cause damage to the wiring
and electric systems.
Do not remove fuses, relays and terminals fastened with
bolts or nuts. The fuses,
relays and terminals may be
not be fastened correctly
which may cause vehicle
damage.
CAUTION
Do not input any other objects
except fuses or relays into
fuse/relay terminals such as a
driver or wiring. It may cause
contact failure and system mal-
function.
CAUTION
Electrical Fire
Always ensure replacements
fuses and relays are securely
fastened when installed. Failure
to do so can result in a vehicle
fire.
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2.Lift the end of strip (1) up.
3.Press the fastener head with screwdriver and then pull the fastener
out.
4.Lift the rear portion of small service cover (2) up and then remove the
service cover. (A) : for assemble
(B) : for remove
5.Press the fastener head with screw
driver and then pull the fastener
out from main service cover (3).
6.Pull the main service cover over 7mm (0.28 in) to toward the front of
the vehicle.
7.Lift the main service cover up and then remove the main service
cover. Be careful not to damage
the holder under the main service
cover.
8.Open the fuse panel cover. 9.Pull the suspected fuse straight
out. Use the fuse puller provided in
the engine compartment fuse
panel.
10. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown.
11. Push in a new fuse of the same rating, and make sure it fits tight-
ly in the clips.
If it fits loosely, consult an authorized
K900 Kia dealer.If you do not have a spare, use a fuse of the same rating from a circuityou may not need for operating thevehicle, such as the cigarette lighterfuse.
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work and the
fuses are OK, check the fuse panel
in the engine compartment. If a fuse
is blown, it must be replaced.
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Fuse switch
Always put the transportation fuse
switch at the ON position.
If you move the switch to the OFF
position, some items such as the
audio and digital clock must be reset
and the smart key may not work
properly.
✽NOTICE
If you need to park your vehicle for
prolonged periods more than 1
month, move the transportation fuse
switch to the OFF position to pre-
vent the battery being discharged.
Engine compartment fuse
replacement
1.Turn the Engine Start/Stop button
and all other switches off.
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Always place the transporta-tion fuse switch in the ON
position while driving the vehi-
cle.
Do not move the transporta- tion fuse switch repeatedly as
this may cause damage to the
fuse switch.
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2.Remove the fuse panel cover bypressing the tab and pulling 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 compartment fuse panel.
4.Push in a new fuse of the same rat- ing, and make sure it fits tightly in
the clips. If it fits loosely, consult an
authorized K900 Kia dealer.Main fuse
If the main fuse is blown, it must be
removed as follows:
1.Remove the fuse panel cover onthe right side in the engine com-
partment.
2.Remove the nuts shown in the pic- ture 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 K900 Kia dealer.
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Fuse Panel Cover
After checking the fuse panel in
the engine compartment,
securely install the fuse panel
cover. If not, electrical failures
may occur from water contact.
CAUTION
Visually inspect the battery cap
to ensure it is securely closed.
If the battery cap is not secure-
ly closed, moisture may enter
the system and damage the
electrical components.
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