fuse box KIA Sorento 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

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Your vehicle at a glance
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OBL076001N
1. Air cleaner.........................................7-19
2. Engine oil filler cap ...........................7-11
3. Engine oil dipstick .............................7-11
4. Auto transmission fluid dipstick* .......7-16
5. Brake / clutch* fluid reservoir ............7-14
6. Fuse box .............................................6-7
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir .....7-18
8. Power steering fluid reservoir ...........7-15
9. Radiator cap .....................................7-13
10. Engine coolant reservoir .................7-12
11. Battery ......................................6-4/7-22
* : if equipped
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In case of an emergency86Driver’s side panel1. Turn the ignition switch and all otherswitches off.
2. Pull the suspected fuse straight out. Use the removal tool provided on the
main fuse box in the engine compart-
ment fuse relay box (if equipped).
Refer to the fuse panel chart on the
fuse panel cover to identify the likely
problem fuse or electrical circuit.
3. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown. The number of fuses vary
according to the vehicle model. Check
both the passenger and engine com-
partment fuse box covers. 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.
If you do not have a spare, use a fuse of the same rating from a circuit you maynot need for operating the vehicle, suchas the cigar lighter fuse.If the headlights or other electrical com-
ponents do not work and the fuses are
OK, check the fuse block in the engine
compartment. If a fuse is blown, it must
be replaced.
Engine compartment1. Turn the ignition switch and all other switches off.
2. Remove the fuse box cover by press- ing the taps on both ends and pulling
up.
3. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown. To remove or insert the fuse,
use the fuse puller in the main fuse
box.
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.
FUSE
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OBL076001Fuse Box

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In case of an emergency
Main fuseIf the MAIN fuse is blown, it must be
removed as follows:
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the nuts shown in the pictureabove.
3. Replace the fuse with a new one of the same rating.
4. Reinstall in the reverse order of removal.✽ ✽NOTICEIf the MAIN fuse is blown, consult an
Authorized Kia Dealer.
If the ALTERNATOR is blown, it must be
removed as follows:
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the nuts shown in the picture
above.
3. Replace the fuse with a new one of the same rating.
4. Reinstall in the reverse order of removal.✽ ✽NOTICEIf the ALTERNATOR is blown, consult
an Authorized Kia Dealer.
E2BLA606A
CAUTION
After checking the fuse box in the
engine compartment, securelyinstall the fuse box cover. If not,electrical failures may occur from water leaking in.
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Fuse/Relay panel descriptionInside the fuse/relay box covers, you can find the fuse/relay label describing fuse/relay name and capacity.In case of an emergency10
6Driver’s side panel
TPMSTPMS
OBL066102N
MAIN 140AMAIN 140AC/FANC/FAN
OBL066905N
Engine compartment
Alternator fuse
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In case of an emergency
Memory fuseYour vehicle is equipped with a “Memory
Fuse” to prevent battery discharge if your
vehicle is parked without being operated
for prolonged periods. Use the following
procedures before parking the vehicle for
prolonged period.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights.
3. Open the main fuse box cover inengine compartment and pull up the
“AUDIO 30A”. This will change the
memory fuse mode to prevent battery
discharge.
E2BLA606B
CAUTION
If the memory fuse is pulled up from the fuse box housing, thekey reminder warning chime,door ajar warning chime and light, and clock will not operate.The clock must be reset.
Even though the memory fuse is pulled up, the battery can still bedischarged by operation of theheadlights or other electricaldevices.

Maintenance10
7ENGINE COMPARTMENT
OBL076001N
1. Air cleaner
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Auto transmission fluid dipstick*
5. Brake / clutch* fluid reservoir
6. Fuse box
7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
8. Power steering fluid reservoir
9. Radiator cap
10. Engine coolant reservoir
11. Battery
* : if equipped
1
4
35 6
2
7
89 11
10