The compact van Kia Carens 3rd generation was produced in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and was delivered worldwide. In the USA it is also known as Rondo. In this article you will find a description of fuses and relays of Kia Carens 3rd generation, their locations and photos – examples of execution. Let’s highlight the cigarette lighter fuse.

The purpose of the fuses and relays in the units may differ from the one presented and depends on the year of manufacture, equipment level and region of delivery. The current purpose will be marked on the back of the protective cover. Check the current description.

Blocks in the cabin

There are 2 fuse and relay blocks in the Kia Carens 3 interior.

Fuse and relay block

This fuse and relay block is located in the left rear part of the instrument panel behind a protective cover.

Scheme

Description

AUDIO15A Audio system
MEMORY15A Body Control Module (BCM), Digital Clock, Mirror Folding Relay, Instrument Panel, Interior Light Lamp, Sun Visor Lamp, Door Position Indicator, Air Conditioning Control Module
MIRR HTD10A Electric motor for folding exterior mirrors and defroster, Air conditioning control unit
A/BAG15A SRS electronic control unit
D/ CLOCK10A Side mirror folding switch, Audio system, Body control module (BCM), Digital clock, Automatic transmission lock control module
W/ DEICER15A Windshield defogger relay
CLUSTER10A Instrument panel, pre-excitation resistor
TELL TALE10A Digital clock, PAB switch
C/ LIGHTER15A Cigarette lighter
A/BAG IND10A Instrument panel
MODULE -110A Key lock system (for vehicles with automatic transmission), Steering angle sensor, Control panel, Warning buzzer, Reverse switch, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Body control module (BCM), Automatic lighting control system
P/ OUTLET FR20A Front socket for connecting external consumers
SPARESpare fuse
T/SIG10A Hazard warning switch
RR WIPER15A Rear window wiper motor, Rear window wiper relay, Multifunction switch
H/LP10A Headlight relay, Air quality sensor, Headlight leveling actuator, PTC heater relay #1,#2, Fuel filter heater relay
SPARE10A Spare fuse
A/CON10A Air conditioning control unit, Fan relay
FRTWIPER25A Wiper relay, Wiper motor, Multifunction switch
MODULE -210A Sunroof, Rain Sensor, Heated Seat Relay, Chrome Mirror with Power, Body Control Module (BCM)
TAIL-RH10A Right headlight, Rear right combination lamp, License plate lamp, Daytime running light control unit, Dashboard illumination
T/GATE OPEN15A Fuel filler door switch, Tailgate door relay
STOP LP15A Brake light switch
TAIL-LH10A Left headlight, Left rear combination lamp, Front fog light relay
FRT FOG15A Front fog light relay
START10A Burglar alarm relay, Starter relay coil, Retarder switch
DR/LOCK25A Door lock/unlock relay
HAZARD15A Hazard warning switch, Hazard warning relay
RR FOG15A Rear fog light relay
P/ WDW-LH25A Main switch for electric windows, Left door electric window switch
ATM LOCK10A Sport mode switch, Data line connector, Air conditioning control unit, multi-function diagnostic connector
P/WDW-RH25A Main power window switch, Right door power window switch
SPARE30A Spare fuse
SAFETY PWR25A Electric window lock motor
P/SEAT-LH30A Driver’s seat power control switch

The cigarette lighter fuse is marked with the symbol C/LIGHTER.

Additional relay unit

Scheme

Marking

1Reserve
2Heated seats
3Rear fog light
4Rain sensor
5Folding mirrors
6Windshield heater
7Emergency alarm
8Anti-theft alarm sound
9Anti-theft system

Blocks under the hood

Main fuse and relay block

It is located next to the battery.

Photo example

Scheme

Appointment

I/P B+ 240A Instrument panel junction box
HORN RELAYHorn relay
H/LP LOW RELAYHeadlight relay (low beam)
H/LP HI RELAYHeadlight relay (high beam)
ABS 240A ABS/ESP system control unit
DRL15A Daytime running light control unit
HORN15A Horn Relay, Anti-theft Alarm Horn Relay
H/LP LOW15A Headlight relay (low beam)
F/PUMP20A Fuel pump relay
H/LP HI15A Headlight relay (high beam)
ECU10A TCM, Generator, ECM
ALL ERNATOR125/150A Generator
RAD FAN HI RELAYRadiator fan relay (high speed)
RAD FAN LOW RELAYRadiator fan relay (low speed)
F/PUMP RELAYFuel pump relay
ABS 140A ABS/ESP control unit
SPARE15A Spare fuse
MAIN30A Engine Control Relay
SPARESpare fuse
P/AMP25A Amplifier
SPARE15A Spare fuse
S/ROOF20A Sunroof control unit
ROW FAN40A Radiator fan relay
PCU10A Pulse generator, Engine control module (ECM), Radiator fan relay, Brake light switch, Water in fuel sensor
ABS10A ABS/ESP control unit, Multifunction diagnostic connector
S/WARMER20A Seat heating relay
ATM20A ATM Control Relay
TAIL20A Taillight relay
SPARE20A Spare fuse
BACK-UP10A Vehicle speed sensor, Reverse light switch, Transmission mode switch
WIPER RELAYWiper relay
MAIN RELAYMain relay
RR HTD40A Rear window defogger relay
IGN 140A Ignition switch (ACC, IG1)
I/P B+ 130A Instrument panel junction box
ACC SOCKET20A Rear socket for connecting external consumers
A/CON10A Air conditioner relay
START RELAYStarter relay
ECU-120A ECM UNIT
IGN COIL20A Ignition coil (for gasoline engine)
SNSR 315A Air conditioning relay, Injector, Lambda sensor, Variable geometry turbocharger drive, Radiator fan relay
BLOWER40A Fan Relay
ATM CONT RELAYATM control relay
IGN 230A Ignition switch (IG2, START), Starter relay
A/CON RELAYAir conditioner relay
SNSR 215A Fuel pump relay, Oxygen sensor, Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) control actuator, Glow plug relay, PTC heater relay No. 1
SNSR 115A Immobilizer control unit, Camshaft position sensor, Air flow sensor, Oil control valve, Fuel vapor storage purge solenoid valve, Idle speed control actuator, Electronic fuel supply control actuator

Additional fuse and relay block

Used only for diesel engines.

Decoding the elements

1Glow plug relay
2Auxiliary heater relay
3Auxiliary heater relay
4Auxiliary heater relay
5Fuel filter heater relay
F130A Fuel filter heater
F280A Glow plugs
F340A Auxiliary heater
F440A Auxiliary heater
F540A Auxiliary heater