2018 KIA NIRO Start

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NOTICE
• When replacing fuse, turn the
ignition “OFF” and turn off
switches of all electrical devices
then remove battery (-) terminal.
• The actual fuse/relay panel label may differ from equipped items.
Inner panel fuse replacement
1. Turn the engine start/stop button
to the OFF position and all other
switches off.
2. Open the fuse panel cover.
If the switch is located in the “OFF”
position, a caution indicator will be
displayed in the cluster.
WARNING- Electrical Fire
Always ensure replacements
fuses and relays are securely
fastened when installed. Failure
to do so can result in a vehicle
fire.
CAUTION
When replacing a blown fuse or relay, make sure the newfuse or relay fits tightly intothe clips. Failure to tightlyinstall the fuse or relay maycause damage to the wiringand electric systems.
Do not remove fuses, relays and terminals fastened withbolts or nuts. The fuses, relaysand terminals may not be fas-tened correctly which maycause vehicle damage.
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Fuse switch
Always set the fuse switch to the ON
position before using the vehicle.
If you move the switch to the OFF
position, some items such as audio
and digital clock must be reset and
transmitter (or smart key) may not
work properly. When the switch is
Off, the caution indicator will be dis-
played on the instrument cluster.
Always place the fuse switch in the
ON position while driving the vehicle.
If the switch is located in the “OFF”
position, a caution indicator will be
displayed in the cluster.
Engine compartment fuse
replacement
1. Turn the engine start/stop button
to the OFF position and all other
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 chang-
ing fuses located in the engine
compartment fuse box. Upon
removal, securely insert reserve
fuse of the same rating. 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 rating, and make sure it fits tightly
in the clips. If it fits loosely, consult
an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
After checking the fuse panel inthe engine compartment,securely install the fuse panelcover through the audible click-ing sound.
If not, electrical failures mayoccur from water contact.
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Maintenance
Instrument panel (Driver’s side fuse panel) (Hybrid)
Fuse NameFuse ratingCircuit Protected
MODULE 510A
Electro Chromic Mirror, Audio/Video & Navigation Head Unit, Audio, Driver IMS (Integrated memory system)
Module, VESS (Virtual Engine Sound System) Unit, Shift Lever Indicator, Air Conditioner Control Module,
Rear Seat Warmer Control Module, Front Air Ventilation Seat Control Module, Front Seat Warmer Control
Module, Head Lamp LH/RH
MODULE 410ALane Keeping Assist Control Module, Crash Pad Switch, AEB Module, Blind Spot Detection Radar LH/RH,
AFLS (Adaptive Front Lighting System) Unit
INTERIORLAMP10AFront Vanity Lamp LH/RH, Room Lamp, Overhead Console Lamp, Ignition Key ILL. & Door Warning Switch,
Luggage Lamp
A/BAG15ASRS (Supplemental Restraint System) Control Module, Passenger Occupant Detection Sensor
IG 125AEngine Room Junction Block (Fuse - DCT4, HPCU2, ACTIVE HYDRAULIC BOOSTER3, ECU3)
CLUSTER10AInstrument Cluster
MODULE 310ABCM (Body Control Module), DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) Shift Lever, Stop Lamp Switch, Driver Door
Module, Passenger Door Module
MEMORY 27.5AActive Air Flap Unit
MODULE 810AActive Air Flap Unit, Electric Water Pump (Engine), VPD Sensor, Engine Room Junction Block (Battery
C/Fan Relay), BMS (Battery Management System) Control Module
A/BAG IND7.5AAir Conditioner Control Module, Instrument Cluster
START7.5A[Without Smart Key & Without Immobilizer] Burglar alarm Relay
[With Smart Key/With Immobilizer] Inhibitor Switch

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Maintenance
Fuse NameFuse ratingCircuit Protected
P/WINDOW RH25APower Window (RH) Relay, Passenger Safety Power Window Module
P/WINDOW LH25APower Window (LH) Relay, Driver Safety Power Window Module
PDM 27.5A[Without Smart Key] Immobilizer Module
[With Smart Key] Smart Key Control Module, Start/Stop Button Switch
BRAKE SWITCH7.5AStop Lamp Switch, Smart Key Control Module
A/CON7.5AAir Conditioner Control Module, Electronic Air Conditioner Compressor, Ionizer, Engine Room Junction
Block (Blower Relay, PTC Heater1 Relay, PTC Heater2 Relay)
WASHER15AMultifunction Switch
S/HEATER (FRT)25AFront Seat Warmer Control Module, Front Air Ventilation Seat Control Module
BATTERY
MANAGEMENT10ABMS (Battery Management System) Control Module
P/SEAT (DRV)30A[Without IMS] Driver Seat Manual Switch
[With IMS] Driver Seat Manual Switch, Driver IMS (Integrated memory system) Module
AMP30AAMP (Amplifier)
AMS10ANot Used
MODULE 110AData Link Connector, AEB Module, Hazard Switch, Driver/Passenger Door Module, Driver/Passenger Smart
Key Outside Handle, Key Interlock, Natural Vacuum Leak Detection

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Fuse NameFuse ratingCircuit Protected
START7.5ATransaxle Range Switch
MODULE 210AEngine Room Junction Block (Power Outlet Relay), Wireless Charger, BCM (Body Control Module), USB
Charger, Smart Key Control Module, Audio, Audio / Video & Navigation Head Unit, Power Outside Mirror
Switch, AMP (Amplifier)
PDM37.5AImmobilizer Module, Smart Key Control Module
MEMORY 110AInstrument Cluster, Driver IMS (Integrated memory system) Module, BCM (Body Control Module), Air
Conditioner Control Module, Auto Light & Photo Sensor, Driver Door Module, Passenger Door Module, ICM
Relay Box (Outside Mirror Folding/Unfolding Relay)
MULTI MEDIA15AAudio, Audio / Video & Navigation Head Unit
IG3 410AOBC (On-Board Charger) Unit, TCM (Transmission Control Module), ECM (Engine Control Module), HPCU
(Hybrid Power Control Unit)
IG3 310AElectric Water Pump (PHEV)
IG3 515ATransaxle Range Switch, BMS (Battery Management System) Control Module, Engine Room Junction Block
(Battery C/Fan Relay)
IG3 120AICM Relay Box (IG3 #1, IG3 #2, IG3 #3 Relay)
MDPS7.5AMDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) Unit
TAIL GATE
OPEN10ATail Gate Relay, ICM Relay Box (Fuel Filler Door Relay, Charger Connector Lock/Unlock Relay), Fuel Filler
& Battery Charger Switch, Charge Connector Lamp
PDM 115ASmart Key Control Module

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Maintenance
Fuse NameFuse ratingCircuit Protected
MODULE 77.5AFront Seat Warmer Control Module, AC Inverter (220V), Front Air Ventilation Seat Control Module, Rear
Seat Warmer Module, AC Inverter Module
WIPER (REAR)15AEngine Room Junction Block (Wiper RR Relay), Rear Wiper Motor
HEATED
STEERING15ABCM (Body Control Module)
SUNROOF20ASunroof Motor
P/WINDOW RH25APower Window (RH) Relay, Power Window Main Switch, Passenger Power Window Switch, Rear Power
Window Switch RH, Passenger Safety Power Window Module
P/WINDOW LH25APower Window (LH) Relay, Power Window Main Switch, Rear Power Window Switch LH, Driver Safety
Power Window Module
PDM 27.5AImmobilizer Module, Smart Key Control Module, Start/Stop Button Switch
BRAKE SWITCH7.5AStop Lamp Switch, Smart Key Control Module
OBC10AOBC (On-Board Charger) Unit
A/CON7.5AAir Conditioner Control Module, Electronic Air Conditioner Compressor, Ionizer, Engine Room Junction
Block (Blower Relay, PTC Heater1 Relay, PTC Heater2 Relay)
WASHER15AMultifunction Switch
S/HEATER (FRT)25AFront Seat Warmer Control Module, Front Air Ventilation Seat Control Module

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Maintenance
LIGHT BULBS
Bulb replacement precaution
Please keep extra bulbs on hand
with appropriate wattage ratings in
case of emergencies.
Refer to “Bulb Wattage” in chapter 9.
When changing lamps, first turn off
the engine at a safe place, firmly
apply the parking brake and detach
the battery’s negative (-) terminal.
Use only bulbs of the specifiedwattage.✽ ✽ NOTICE
• If the light bulb or lamp connector
is removed while the lamp is still
on, the fuse box's electronic sys-
tem may log it as a malfunction.
Therefore, a lamp malfunction
incident may be recorded as a
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) in
the fuse box.
• It is normal for an operating lamp to flicker momentarily. This is due
to a stabilization function of the
vehicle’s electronic control device.
If the lamp lights up normally
after momentarily blinking, then
it is functioning as normal.
However, if the lamp continues to
flicker several times or turns off
completely, there may be an error
in the vehicle’s electronic control
device. Please have the vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia
dealer immediately.
WARNING- Working on
the lights
Prior to working on the light,
firmly apply the parking brake,
ensure that the engine
start/stop button is in OFF posi-
tion and turn off the lights to
avoid sudden movement of the
vehicle and burning your fingers
or receiving an electric shock.
CAUTION -Light replace-
ment
Be sure to replace the burned- out bulb with one of the samewattage rating. Otherwise, itmay cause damage to the fuseor electric wiring system.
CAUTION -Headlamp
Lens
To prevent damage, do notclean the headlamp lens withchemical solvents or strongdetergents.

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Maintenance
Do not operate the engine in con-fined or closed areas (such as
garages) any more than what is
necessary to move the vehicle in or
out of the area.
When the vehicle is stopped in an open area for more than a short
time with the engine running,
adjust the ventilation system (as
needed) to draw outside air into the
vehicle.
Never sit in a parked or stopped vehicle for any extended time with
the engine running.
When the engine stalls or fails to start, excessive attempts to restart
the engine may cause damage to
the emission control system.Operating precautions for catalyt-
ic converters (if equipped)
WARNING- Catalytic converter
Keep away from the catalytic
converter and exhaust system
while the vehicle is running or
immediately thereafter. The
exhaust and catalytic systems
are very hot and may burn you.
WARNING- Fire
Do not park, idle or drive the vehicle over or near flamma-
ble objects, such as grass,
vegetation, paper, leaves, etc.
A hot exhaust system can
ignite flammable items under
your vehicle.
Also, do not remove the heat sink around the exhaust sys-
tem, do not seal the bottom of
the vehicle or do not coat the
vehicle for corrosion control.
It may present a fire risk under
certain conditions.