Kia Cerato 1st generation was introduced in 2003. It was produced in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 and was delivered worldwide with sedan and hatchback bodies. In the USA it is known as Kia Forte . In this publication we will show a description of the fuses and relays of the Kia Cerato 1st generation with block diagrams and their locations. We will highlight the cigarette lighter fuse.
Cabin block
Located under the dashboard on the driver’s side behind a protective cover.
Fuse description
| START | 10A Starter motor |
| SRF/D LOCK | 20A Roof, Door Lock |
| RR FOG | 10A Rear fog light |
| HAZARD | 10A Emergency alarm |
| A/CON | 10A Air conditioning system |
| CLUSTER | 10A BCM, instrument panel (IND.), air conditioning control module |
| RKE | 10A Remote access without keys |
| S/HTR | 20A Seat heating |
| C/ LIGHTER | 15A Cigarette lighter |
| A/BAG | 15A Airbags |
| R/WIPER | 15A Rear wiper |
| AUDIO | 10A Audio Device System |
| ABS | 10A Anti-lock braking system ABS |
| POWER | 15A Power Socket |
| ROOM | 15A Salon ceiling |
| IGN | 10A Ignition |
| ECU | 10A Engine control unit |
| TAIL RH | 10A Tail light (right) |
| T/SIG | 10A Turn signal light |
| RR/HTR | 30A Rear window heater |
| P/ WDW LH | 25A Window lifter (left) |
| HTD/MIRR | 10A Exterior rearview mirror heater |
| P/WDW RH | 25A Window lifter (right) |
| TAIL LH | 10A Tail light (left) |
The cigarette lighter fuse is marked C/LIGHTER and is located inside the unit at 15A.
Relay purpose
| RR/HTR | R1 Rear window defroster relay |
| RESISTOR | R2 Resistor |
| P/WDW | R3 Electric window lifter relay |
| ACC/PWR | R4 Auxiliary equipment/Power outlet relay |
| TAIL | R5 Taillight relay |
Blocks under the hood
Main unit
It is located on the left side under the protective cover.
Example of a diagram on the back of the cover
Marking
| ECU1 | 10A Engine control unit |
| STOP | 15A Stop signal |
| F/WIPER | 20A Front wiper |
| R/FOG | 10A Rear fog light |
| F/FOG | 15A Front fog lights |
| LO FHDLP | 15A Low beam headlights |
| HI HDLP | 15A High beam headlights |
| A/CON | 10A Air conditioning system |
| F/PUMP | 15A Fuel pump |
| T/OPEN | 10A Opening the trunk lid |
| SAFTY P/WINDOW | 20A Power window protection module |
| HORN | 10A Audible signal |
| INJ | 15A Injector |
| SNSR | 10A Oxygen sensor |
| ECU2 | 30A Engine control unit |
| SPARE | Spare fuse |
| ABS | 30A Anti-lock braking system |
| BLOWER | 30A Fan |
| IGN | 30A Ignition switch |
| RAD | 30/40A Radiator fan |
| COND | 20A Condenser Fan Relay |
| ALL | 120/140A Generator |
| Relay | |
| ATM | Automatic transmission control unit |
| WIPER | Slag cleaner relay |
| F/FOG | Front fog light relay |
| LO HDLP | Headlight relay (low beam) |
| HI HDLP | Headlight relay (high beam) |
| A/CON | Air conditioner relay |
| F/PUMP | Fuel pump relay |
| DRL | Daylight lamp relay |
| COND2 | Condenser Fan Relay |
| HORN | Horn relay |
| MAIN | Main relay |
| START | Starter relay |
| RAD | Radiator fan relay |
| COND | Condenser Fan Relay |
Additional unit
Used mainly for Kia Cerato 1st generation with diesel engines.
Decoding fuses
| F/HEATER | 30A Fuel filter heater |
| HEATER 3 | 40A Heater 3 with positive temperature coefficient |
| HEATER 2 | 40A Heater 2 with positive temperature coefficient |
| GLOW | 60A Glow plug |
| HEATER 1 | 40A Heater 1 with positive temperature coefficient |