Kia Niro: Inner panel fuse replacement / Fuse switch

Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual / Maintenance / Fuses / Inner panel fuse replacement / Fuse switch

Always, put the fuse switch at the ON position.

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.

If the fuse switch is in OFF, a warning sign will illuminate on the dashboard.

CAUTION

Put all switches in ON when driving.
If the vehicle remains idle for over 1 month, put all switches in OFF to prevent the batteries from being discharged.
Excluding long-term parking for over 1 month, the contact points of switches may wear out upon extensive use. Please refrain from excessive use of switches.

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”, caution will be displayed in the cluster. 3. Pull the suspected ...

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. When the blade type fuse is disconnected, remove it by using t ...

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