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CAUTION
- Intelligent Variable
Transmission
If the car is being towed with all four wheels on the ground, itcan be towed only from thefront. Be sure that the transmis-sion is in neutral. Be sure thesteering is unlocked by placingthe ignition switch in the ACCposition. A driver must be inthe towed vehicle to operatethe steering and brakes.
To avoid serious damage to the Intelligent VariableTransmission, limit the vehiclespeed to 15 km/h (10 mph) anddrive less than 1.5 km (1 mile)when towing.
Before towing, check the Intelligent VariableTransmission for fluid leaksunder your vehicle. If theIntelligent VariableTransmission fluid is leaking,flatbed equipment or a towingdolly must be used.
CAUTION
- Intelligent Variable
Transmission (IVT)
Vehicles with Intelligent VariableTransmission (IVT) can only betowed to an ordinary vehiclewhen there is no IVT transmis-sion oil leakage. If towing to anordinary vehicle in the event ofoil leakage, the transmissionmay be damaged. If towing to anordinary vehicle in the event ofoil leakage, the transmissionmay be damaged.
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4. Return the wiper arm on the wind-shield.
5. Turn ignition to the ON position and the wiper arms will return to
the normal operating position.
Type B
1. Raise the wiper arm and turn thewiper blade assembly to expose
the plastic locking clip.
2. Compress the clip and slide theblade assembly downward.
3. Lift it off the arm.
4. Install the new blade assembly.
1JBA7037
1JBA7038
1LDA5023
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5. Return the wiper arm on the wind-
shield.
6. Turn ignition to the ON position and the wiper arms will return to
the normal operating position.
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✽ ✽
NOTICE
• When replacing a fuse, turn the
ignition "OFF", turn off switches
of all electrical devices, and then
remove the battery (-) terminal.
• The actual fuse/relay panel label may differ from equipped items.
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.
CAUTION
Do not input any other objects, such as a screwdriveror wiring, except fuses orrelays into the fuse/relay ter-minals.
Do not plug in screwdrivers or aftermarket wiring into the ter-minal originally designed forfuse and relays only. The elec-trical system and wiring of thevehicle interior may be dam-aged or burned due to contactfailure.
If you directly connect the wire on the taillight or replacethe bulb which is over the reg-ulated capacity to install trail-ers etc., the inner junctionblock can get burned.
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✽ ✽NOTICE- Remodeling
Prohibited
Do not rewire your vehicle in any
way as doing so may affect the per-
formance of several safety features
in your vehicle. Rewiring your vehi-
cle may also void your warranty and
cause you to be responsible for any
subsequent vehicle damage which
may result.
✽ ✽ NOTICE- Window tinting pre-
caution
Window tint (especially metallic
film) might cause communication
errors or poor radio reception, and a
malfunctioning automatic lighting
system due to reflections from the
mirror tint inside the vehicle. The
tint installation solution used might
also leak into the electronic compo-
nents, causing malfunctions or dam-
age.
Inner panel fuse replacement
1. Turn the ignition switch 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.
To identify the location of a specific
fuse, please refer to the inside of the
fuse panel cover and the description
list in this section.
CAUTION
Visually inspect the battery cap to ensure it is securely closed.If the battery cap is not securelyclosed, moisture may enter thesystem and damage the electri-cal components.
WARNING
- Electrical wiring repairs
All electrical repairs should be
performed by authorized Kia
dealerships using approved Kia
parts. Using other wiring com-
ponents, especially when retro-
fitting an Infotainment system
or a theft alarm system, remote
engine control, car phone or
radio may cause vehicle dam-
age and increase the risk of a
vehicle fire.
OBD078017
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3. Pull the suspected fuse straight
out. Use the removal tool provided
on the engine compartment fuse
panel cover.
4. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown.
Spare fuses are provided in theengine compartment fuse panel.
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 circuityou may not need for operating thevehicle, such as the power outletfuse.
If the head lamp, turn signal lamp,
stop signal lamp, fog lamp, Daytime
Running Lights (DRL), tail lamp,
High mounted stop lamp (HMSL) 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.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If the headlamp, fog lamp, turn sig-
nal lamp, or tail lamp malfunction
even without any problem to the
lamps, have the vehicle checked by
an authorized Kia dealer for assis-
tance.
Engine compartment fuse
replacement
1. Turn the ignition switch and all
other switches off.
2. Remove the fuse panel cover by pressing the tab and pulling the
cover up.
OBD078018
OBD078019
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Engine room compartment fuse panel
Fuse Name Fuse ratingCircuit Protected
MULTI
FUSE-1ALTERNATOR
200A
(NU 2.0L AKS) 150A
(GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI)
Fuse : BURGLAR ALARM, ABS1, ABS2, POWER OUTLET1, Alternator
MDPS80AMDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) Unit
MULTI
FUSE-2
B+560AFuse : ECU 3, ECU 4, HORN, WIPER, A/C, Engine Control Relay
B+260AInstrument Panel Junction Block
B+360AInstrument Panel Junction Block
B+450AInstrument Panel Junction Block (Fuse : POWER WINDOW LH, POWER WINDOW RH,
TRUNK, SUNROOF 1, SEAT HEATER FRONT, AMP, POWER SEAT DRIVER)
COOLING FAN 160A[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Cooling Fan 1 Relay
REAR HEATED40ARear Heated Relay
BLOWER40ABLOWER Relay
IG140AIgnition Switch, PDM #2 (ACC) Relay, PDM #3 (IG1) Relay
IG240AIgnition Switch, PDM #4 (IG2) Relay, START Relay
MULTI
FUSE-3PTC HEATER50APTC Heater Relay
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Fuse Name Fuse ratingCircuit Protected
FUSE
SENSOR 115A[NU 2.0L AKS] Oxygen Sensor (Up), Oxygen Sensor (Down)
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Oxygen Sensor (Up), Oxygen Sensor (Down)
IGN COIL20A[ KIA FORTE 2020 Owners Manual Maintenance
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Fuse Name Fuse ratingCircuit Protected
FUSE
SENSOR 115A[NU 2.0L AKS] Oxygen Sensor (Up), Oxygen Sensor (Down)
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Oxygen Sensor (Up), Oxygen Sensor (Down)
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Fuse Name Fuse ratingCircuit Protected
FUSE
SENSOR 115A[NU 2.0L AKS] Oxygen Sensor (Up), Oxygen Sensor (Down)
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Oxygen Sensor (Up), Oxygen Sensor (Down)
IGN COIL20A[NU 2.0L AKS] Ignition Coil #1~#4
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Ignition Coil #1~#4
ECU 315A[NU 2.0L AKS] PCM (Power train Control Module)
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] ECM (Engine Control Module)
A/CON COMP10A[NU 2.0L AKS] A/Con Relay
ECU 510A[NU 2.0L AKS] PCM (Power train Control Module)
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] ECM (Engine Control Module)
SENSOR 415A[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Vacuum Pump
ABS 310AABS (Anti-lock brake system) Module, ESC (Electronic Stability Control) Module
TCU 215A[NU 2.0L AKS] Transmission Range Switch
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Transmission Range Switch, TCM
SENSOR 310A[NU 2.0L AKS] Fuel Pump Relay
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Fuel Pump Relay
ECU 415A[NU 2.0L AKS] PCM (Power train Control Module)
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] ECM (Engine Control Module)
WIPER25A[NU 2.0L AKS] Wiper Relay
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Wiper Relay
HORN15A[NU 2.0L AKS] Horn Relay
[GAMMA 1.6L T-GDI] Horn Relay