Kia Rio: Fuses / Memory fuse
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Your vehicle is equipped with the 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 periods.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Turn off the headlights and tail lights.
3. Open the driver’s side panel cover and pull up the memory fuse.
If the memory fuse is pulled up from the fuse panel, the warning chime, audio,
clock and interior lamps, etc., will not operate. Some items must be reset after
replacement. Refer to “Battery” in this section.
Even though the memory fuse is pulled up, the battery can still be discharged
by operation of the headlights or other electrical devices.
1. Turn the ignition switch and all other switches off.
2. Open the fuse panel cover.
If the switch is located in the “OFF” position, a caution indicator will be displayed
in the cluster.
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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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Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Remove the air cleaner element.
2.
Check that the air filter is excessively dirty.
If the air filter is excessively dirty, replace the air cleaner element.
3.
If the air cleaner el ...
For best battery service
Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the battery immediately with a solution
of water a ...