Maintenance – KIA Magentis 2010 User Manual

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Maintenance

FUSES

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A vehicle’s electrical system is protected
from electrical overload damage by
fuses.

This vehicle has 2 fuse panels, one locat-
ed in the driver’s side panel bolster, the
another in the engine compartment.
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.
Always replace a blown fuse with one of
the same rating.
If the replacement fuse blows, this indi-
cates an electrical problem. Avoid using
the system involved and immediately
consult an authorized KIA dealer.

Three kinds of fuses are used: blade type
for lower amperage rating, cartridge type,
and fusible link for higher amperage rat-
ings.

1VQA4037

Normal

Normal

Blade type

Cartridge type

Fusible link

Blown

Blown

Normal

Blown

WARNING

- Fuse replace-

ment

• 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 instead of the

proper fuse - even as a temporary
repair. It may cause extensive
wiring damage and a possible fire.

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.

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