2022 Kia Seltos Fuses and Fuse Box | How to change fuse

2022 Kia Seltos Fuses and Fuse Box | How to change fuse

The fuse box, a vital electrical component found in the engine compartment or interior cabin of the 2022 Kia Seltos, is home to a variety of fuses intended to protect and control the vehicle’s electrical systems. In order to preserve delicate electronics and lower the danger of electrical fires, fuses operate as safety devices that interrupt the electrical circuit when an excessive current flows. Every fuse is labeled with its unique function and amperage rating, making it simple to identify and replace in the event that a specific electrical system fails. In order to preserve the correct operation of several car systems, including the lights, radio, power windows, and more, and to guarantee the vehicle’s general safety and performance, it is imperative to routinely check for and replace blown fuses. For exact information on fuse box locations and specific fuse functions for the 2022 Kia Seltos, consult the owner’s manual or seek advice from a competent technician.

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Fuses

A vehicle’s electrical system is pro-tected from electrical overload damage by fuses.

• *Left side: Normal,
• Right side: Blown

This vehicle has 2 (or 3) fuse panels, one located in the driver’s side panel bolster, the other in the engine compartment near the battery.
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 melt. If the electrical system does not work, first check the driver’s side fuse panel. If the replacement fuse blows, this indicates 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 multi fuse for higher amperage ratings.

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 dam-age and a possible fire.
• Do not arbitrarily modify or add-on electric wiring to the vehicle.

NOTICE

• When replacing a fuse, turn ENGINE START/STOP button to the OFF position and turn off switches of all electrical devices, then remove battery (-) terminal.
• The actual fuse/relay panel label may differ from equipped items.

Electrical Fire
Always ensure replacement fuses and relays are securely fastened when installed. Failure to do so can result in a vehicle fire. Do not remove fuses, relays and terminals fastened with bolts or nuts. The fuses, relays and termi-nals may be fastened incompletely, and it may cause a possible fire. If fuses, relays and terminals fastened with bolts or nuts are blown, consult with an authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION
When replacing a blown fuse or relay, make sure the new fuse or relay fits tightly into the clips. Fail-ure to tightly install the fuse or relay may cause damage to the wir-ing and electric systems.

CAUTION

• Do not input any other objects except fuses or relays into fuse/relay terminals, such as a screw-driver or wiring. It may cause con-tact failure and system malfunction.
• Do not plug in screwdrivers or aftermarket wiring into the ter-minal 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 capac-ity to install trailers etc., the inner junction block can get burned.

Electrical wiring repairs
All electrical repairs should be per-formed by authorized Kia dealer-ships using approved Kia parts. Using other wiring components, especially when retrofitting multi-media or theft alarm system, car phone or radio may cause vehicle damage and increase the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remodeling Prohibited
Do not rewire your vehicle in any way, as doing so may affect the performance of several safety fea-tures in your vehicle. Rewiring your vehicle may also void your warranty and cause you to be responsible for any subsequent vehicle damage, which may result.

Replacing inner panel fuse

1. Turn the ENGINE START/STOP button to the OFF positio and all other switches off.
2. Open the fuse panel cover.
3. Pull the suspected fuse straight out. Use the removal tool pro-vided on the engine fuse panel cover.
4. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown. Spare fuses are provided in the engine 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 autho-rized Kia dealer. If you do not have a spare, use a fuse of the same rating from a cir-cuit you may not need for operating the vehicle, such as the power outlet fuse. If the head lamp, turn signal lamp, stop signal lamp, fog lamp, 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 malfunctions, even without any problem to the lamps, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer for assis-tance.

Replacing engine compartment fuse

1. Turn the ENGINE START/STOP button to the OFF positio and all other switches off.
2. Remove the fuse panel cover by pressing the tab and pulling the cover up.
3. Check the removed fuse; replace it if it is blown. To remove or insert the fuse, use the fuse puller in the engine compartment fuse panel.
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.

CAUTION
Always securely install the fuse panel cover in the engine compart-ment to protect against electrical failure which may occur from water contact. Listen for the audible click-ing sound to ensure fuse panel cover is securely fastened.

Multi fuse If the multi fuse is blown, it must be removed as follows:

1. Turn the ENGINE START/STOP button to the OFF positio and all other switches off.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the nuts shown in the picture above.
4. Replace the fuse with a new one of the same rating.
5. Reverse these steps to reinstall the multi fuse.

NOTICE
Do not disassemble nor assemble the multi fuse when it is secured with nuts and bolts. Incorrect or partial assembly torque may cause a fire. Have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

Main fuseIf the main fuse is blown, it must be removed as follows:

1. Turn the ENGINE START/STOP button to the OFF position and all other switches off.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the nuts shown in the picture above.
4. Replace the fuse with a new one of the same rating.
5. Reverse these steps to reinstall the multi fuse.

NOTICE
The electronic system may not function correctly even when the engine compartment and internal fuse box’s individual fuses are not disconnected. In such cases, the cause of the problem may be dis-connection of the main fuse (BFT type), which is located inside the positive battery terminal (+) cap. Since the main fuse is designed more intricately than other parts, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer. Do not disassemble nor assemble the multi fuse when it is secured with nuts and bolts. Incorrect or partial assembly torque may cause a fire. Have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

Battery fuse
If the battery fuse is blown, it must be removed as follows:

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the nuts shown in the picture below.
3. Replace the fuse with a new one of the same rating.
4. Reinstall in the reverse order of removal.

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NOTICE
If the battery fuse is blown, have the vehicle checked by an autho-rized Kia dealer.

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.

Fuse/relay panel description
Inside the fuse/relay panel covers, you can find the fuse/relay label describing fuse/relay name and capacity.

Driver’s side fuse panelNot all fuse panel descriptions in this manual may be applicable to your vehicle. It is accurate at the time of printing. When you inspect the fuse panel in your vehicle, refer to the fuse panel label on the inside of the fuse cover. This diagram will provide you with the specific information for your vehicles.

Refer to the following table for a description of the fuse.

Engine compartment fuse panel

Refer to the following table for a description of the fuse.

Engine Room Junction Block

PCB Block

Refer to the following table for the relay type.

Battery terminal cover

NOTICE
Not all fuse panel descriptions in this manual may be applicable to your vehicle. It is accurate at the time of printing. When you inspect the fuse panel in your vehicle, refer to the fuse panel label.

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