Kia Picanto: Maintenance / Fuses
Right side : Blown
A vehicle’s electrical system is protected
from electrical overload damage by
fuses.
This vehicle has 2 (or 3) fuse panels,
one located in the driver’s side panel
bolster, the others in the engine compartment
near the battery.
If any of your vehicle’s lights, accessories,
or controls do not work, check the
appropriate circuit fuse. If a fuse has
blown, the element inside the fuse
would be melted.
If the electrical system does not work,
first check the driver’s side fuse panel.
Before replacing a blown fuse, disconnect
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 immediately
consult a professional workshop. Kia
recommends to consult an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
Three kinds of fuses are used: blade
type for lower amperage rating, cartridge
type, and multi fuse for higher
amperage ratings.
WARNING
Fuse replacement
- Never replace a fuse with anything
but another fuse of the same rating.
- A higher capacity fuse could cause
damage and possibly a fire.
- Never install a wire or aluminum
foil instead of the proper fuse
even as a temporary repair. It may
cause extensive wiring damage
and a possible fire.
- Do not arbitrarily modify or addon
electric wiring of the vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not use a screwdriver or any other
metal object to remove fuses because
it may cause a short circuit
and damage the system.
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.
CAUTION
- When replacing a blown fuse or relay
with a new one, make sure the
new fuse or relay fits tightly into
the clips. The incomplete fastening
fuse or relay may cause the vehicle
wiring and electric systems
damage and a possible fire.
- Do not remove fuses, relays and
terminals fastened with bolts or
nuts. The fuses, relays and terminals
may be fastened incompletely,
and it may cause a possible fire.
If fuses, relays and terminals fastened
with bolts or nuts are blown,
consult a professional workshop.
Kia recommends to consult an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
- 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 malfunction.
- Do not plug in screwdrivers or aftermarket
wiring into the terminal
originally designed for fuse and relays
only. The electrical system
and wiring of the vehicle interior
may be damaged or burned due to
contact failure.
- If you directly connect the wire on
the taillight or replace the bulb
which is over the regulated capacity
to install trailers etc., the inner
junction block can get burned.
CAUTION
Visually inspect the battery cap to
ensure it is securely closed. If the
battery cap is not securely closed,
moisture may enter the system and
damage the electrical components.
NOTICE
Random wiring prohibited
when retrofitting equipment
Use of random wiring in the vehicle
might cause danger due to failure
and damage of the vehicle’s performance.
Using random wires especially when
retrofitting AVN or theft alarm system,
remote engine control, car
phone or radio might damage the
vehicle or cause fire.
NOTICE
Remodeling Prohibited
Do not try remodeling the vehicle in
any way. It is illegal, and may affect
the vehicle’s performance, durability,
and safety. Warranty is also not
provided for problems caused by remodeling.
Be aware of safety problems caused
by remodeling the vehicle with unauthorized
electrical devices(lamp,
black box, electrical equipment, diagnostic
device, communication device,
etc.). It might cause malfunction of
the vehicle, wiring damage, battery
discharge, connector damage, or
fire. the vehicle or cause fire.
NOTICE
Window tinting precaution
Window tint(especially metallic film)
might cause communication disorder
or poor radio reception, and malfunction
of the automatic lighting
system due to excessive change of illumination inside the vehicle. The
solution used might also flow into
electric, electronic devices causing
disorder and failure.
Low aspect ratio tires, whose aspect
ratio is lower than 50, are provided for
sporty looks.
Because the low aspect ratio tires are
optimized for handling and braking, it
may be more uncomfort ...
1. Turn the ignition switch and all other
switches off.
2. Open the fuse panel cover.
3. Pull the suspected fuse straight
out. Use the removal tool provided
in the main fuse box in the eng ...
Other information:
Never move the shift lever from P
(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other position
with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Never move the shift lever into P
(Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
Be sure the car is completely stopped
before you attempt to shift into R
(Reverse) or D (D ...
Repair procedures
Inspection
1.Check belt for maintenance and abnormal wear of V-ribbed part. Replace if necessary.
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Do not bend, twist or turn the drive belt inside out. •
Do not allow the drive belt to come i ...