Kia Cerato 3rd generation was produced in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 and was delivered worldwide. In the USA, Europe and other countries it is also known as Kia Forte and Kia K3. In this material you will find a description of fuses and relays of Kia Cerato 3rd generation with block diagrams and their locations. We will highlight the cigarette lighter fuse. Finally, we offer for your review a complete repair and operation manual for Kia Cerato 3.
The design of the blocks and the purpose of their elements may differ from the one presented. Compare the description with your diagram on the back of the protective cover.
Blocks in the cabin
Fuse block
It is located under the dashboard on the driver’s side.
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Description
| 1 | 30A POWER SEAT DRIVER – Driver’s seat unit (electric seat, lumbar support) |
| 2 | 25A SPARE – Reserve |
| 3 | 25A POWER WINDOW RH – Intelligent junction box (right power window relay) |
| 4 | 10A TRUNK – Intelligent junction box (trunk lid relay) |
| 5 | 25A POWER WINDOW LH – Intelligent junction box (left power window relay) |
| 6 | 20A DOOR LOCK – Intelligent junction box (door lock relay, door unlock relay) |
| 7 | 20A SPARE – Reserve |
| 8 | 20A CIGARETTE LIGHTER – Cigarette lighter and power outlet |
| 9 | 20A SEAT HEATER REAR – Reserve |
| 10 | 10A MODULE8 – VCM, electronic key ECU |
| 11 | 7.5A SPARE – Reserve |
| 12 | 15A SPARE – Reserve |
| 13 | 10A MODULE1 – electronic key ECU, VCM, digital clock, audio system, audiovisual head unit with navigation, electric exterior mirror regulator |
| 14 | 7.5A AIR CON – air conditioning ECU, ionizer on the instrument cluster, fan relay, gasoline relay with PTC |
| 15 | 7.5 A MODULE5 – Sunroof, Driver’s seat CCS ECU, Passenger seat heater module, Rear seat heater |
| 16 | 10A HEATED MIRROR – ECU, Air conditioning ECU, Exterior mirror |
| 17 | 7.5A INTERIOR LAMP – Trunk light, driver’s side directional light, passenger’s side directional light, glove box light, left/right sun visor light, interior light, overhead console light, keyless entry light) |
| 18 | 7.5A MODULE6 – Sport mode switch, Key lock |
| 19 | 7.5A PDM2 – “With electronic keys: Electronic key ECU Without electronic keys: Immobilizer module” |
| 20 | 20A SUNROOF – Sunroof |
| 21 | 10A MODULE2 – Electrochromic rearview mirror, multi-function diagnostic connector, headlight range control, air conditioning ECU, left/right headlight range control actuator, driver CCS ECU, driver IMS module, passenger seat heater module |
| 22 | 15A HEATED STEERING – Steering wheel heater |
| 23 | 20A IG1 – Without electronic keys: engine compartment relay and fuse block (fuse – BUT 1, ECU 3, ABS 3) |
| 24 | 25A WIPER FRONT – Windshield wiper motor, engine compartment relay and fuse block (wiper relay), multifunction switch |
| 25 | 7.5A SPARE – Reserve |
| 26 | 7.5A MEMORY – Driver IMS module, driver side external electronic key handle, passenger side external electronic key handle, VCM, tire pressure monitoring module, automatic lighting control sensor and photocell, instrument cluster, data link connector, multifunction connector, digital clock, air conditioning ECU |
| 27 | 10A MODULE7 – ICM relay block (turn signal horn relay, mirror folding relay, mirror unfolding relay) |
| 28 | 7.5A PDM3 – With electronic keys: Electronic key ECU Without electronic keys: Immobilizer module» |
| 29 | 7.5A MDPS – ECU EUR |
| 30 | 7.5A MODULE3 – Instrument panel |
| 31 | 7.5A START – With security alarm, without electronic keys and without immobilizer: ICM relay block (security alarm relay) Without security alarm or with electronic keys or with immobilizer: gearbox range switch (automatic transmission), engine compartment relay and fuse block (starter relay) ), electronic key ECU, EBUD» |
| 32 | 15A MULTIMEDIA1 – Audio system, audiovisual head unit with navigation |
| 33 | 10A BRAKE SWITCH – Brake light switch |
| 34 | 20A PDM1 – Electronic key ECU |
| 35 | 20A POWER OUTLET FRT – Power outlet |
| 36 | 7.5AA/BAG IND – Instrument panel |
| 37 | 10A MODULE4 – Front panel switch, tire pressure monitoring module, brake light switch, digital clock, VCM, rear left parking assist sensor (external/internal), right parking assist sensor (external/internal), left/right front parking assist sensor |
| 38 | 15A A/BAG – SRS ECU |
Fuses numbered 8 and 35 at 20A are responsible for the operation of cigarette lighters and additional sockets.
Relay block
Located under the panel in a single junction box of a modular integrated circuit.
Depending on the configuration, there may be the following relays:
- mirror folding control
- illumination (illuminations)
- glass cleaner
- glass heater
- without key access
- electric window lifts
- alarms
- TFT LCD 4.2”
- and other controls
Blocks under the hood
Main unit
Located in the left part of the engine compartment.
Scheme
Fuse designations
| B+1 | 60A Intelligent junction box (ARISU-LT IPS 1(4CH), ARISU-LT IPS 2(4CH)), Fuse — left power window 25A, right power window 25A, trunk 10A, module 6 7.5A, module 7 10A) |
| C/FAN | 60A Cooling fan relay, low, cooling fan relay |
| B+2 | 60A Intelligent Junction Box (ARISU-LT IPS 4(4CH), ARISU-LT IPS 3(4CH), IPS 5(2CH)), Fuse – Power Seat (Driver), Brake Switch, PDM1, Rear Seat Heater |
| GSLRTS | 60A Gasoline relay with PTC |
| ABS3 | 10A ABS: ABS control unit ESC: ESC control unit, yaw sensor |
| A/CON SW | 10A air conditioning ECU, fan motor, air conditioning resistor |
| B+3 | 50A Intelligent distribution box (automatic leakage current cut-off device, fuses – PDM2, door lock, hatch) |
| BACK-UP | 10A Automatic transmission: Electro-chromic mirror, audiovisual head unit with navigation, rear combination lamp (interior), rear view camera Manual transmission: Reverse lamp switch |
| LAMP | |
| STOP LP | 15A Stop signals |
| FUEL PUMP | 15A Fuel pump relay |
| INJECTOR | 10A Injector No. 1/No. 2/No. 3/No. 4, fuel pump relay, air conditioning compressor relay |
| ECU 2 | 10A EBUD |
| IGN COIL 1 | 20A Ignition coil, capacitor |
| ECU 1 | 20A EBUD |
| SENSOR 2 | 10A Oxygen sensor (upper/lower), variable geometry intake solenoid valve, oil pressure regulator No. 1/No. 2, purge control solenoid valve, cooling fan relay |
| SENSOR 1 | 10A Camshaft Position Sensor No. 1/No. 2 |
| A/CON COMP | 10A Air Conditioning Compressor Relay |
Relay decoding
Additional unit
Installed only in cars with a diesel engine under the hood on the passenger side.
Scheme
Appointment
PTC HEATER – auxiliary/additional heater of a car with a diesel engine. 80A fuse responsible for the glow plugs.
Main fuse
In the cover itself, on the positive terminal of the battery, a high-power fuse in the form of a fuse-link is attached, protecting the generator.
