Kia Optima 3 – fuses and relays

Kia Optima 3rd generation was introduced in 2010. It was produced in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. During this time, the model has undergone restyling. In this article, we will present for your reference a description of the fuses and relays of the Kia Optima 3rd generation with block diagrams and their locations. Let’s highlight the fuse responsible for the cigarette lighter.

The current block diagrams and the purpose of their elements will be presented on the back of the protective cover, check the designations.

Cabin block

It is located in the cabin, under the dashboard, on the driver’s side behind a protective cover.

Option 1

Scheme

Option 2

Scheme

Description of schemes

F1 MODULE 3	Sport mode switch, key lock solenoid (without electronic key)
F2 Start	Electronic key control unit (with electronic key)
F3 Power socket	Front power socket
F4 MODULE 5	Electric key control unit (with smart key), rear seat heater relay left/right, engine compartment relay and fuse block (relay 2)
F5 MODULE 2	BCM (body electrical equipment control unit), panoramic sunroof, rain sensor
F6 SPARE	Spare
F7 Trunk	Trunk lid relay, fuel filler flap and trunk lid opener switch, trunk lid opener motor, ICM relay unit (fuel filler flap opener relay)
F8 Clock	Driver/passenger door decorative lamp, power exterior mirror switch, air conditioning control unit, instrument panel extension decorative lamp, overhead console, amplifier, BCM (body electrical equipment control unit), electronic key control unit (with electronic key), audio system, audiovisual head unit with navigation
F9 Cigar	Cigarette lighter
F10 Steering wheel heating quantity	Steering wheel heater
F11 Snowflake	Air conditioning control module, relay and fuse block M/O (RELAY 14)
F12 Brush	Relay and fuse block M/O (RELAY 11/12), multifunction switch, front wiper motor
F13 Seat heating	Driver/passenger seat cushion heater with climate control (with climate control seats), driver/passenger seat heater module (without climate control seats)
F14 Spare	Spare
F15 Mirror	Driver/passenger electric exterior mirror
F16 MODULE 4	Driver/passenger seat cushion heater with climate control (with seat climate control), driver/passenger seat heater module (without seat climate control), front seat heater and seat climate control switch
F17 Indicator	Combination of devices
F18 Start	Electronic key control unit (with electronic key), burglar alarm relay (without electronic key)
F19 Seat heating	Rear seat heater relay left/right
F20 Seats	Passenger seat manual switch
F21 Against the headlights	Rear fog lamp relay
F22 MODULE 1	Left/right headlight range control drive, BCM unit, automatic headlight range control unit (auto. HLLD), manual headlight range control unit (manual HLLD), automatic transmission lever position indicator, instrument cluster, electrochromic mirror, driver’s seat memory system module, rear parking aid buzzer, air conditioning control unit, lane keeping system module, parking aid system module
F23 Empty	Reserve
F24 Indicator	PSB control module, seat belt reminder indicator (right-hand drive), warning lamp (Europe)
F25 Door glass	Driver’s window module with power window with anti-pinch protection (left-hand drive), passenger’s window module with power window with anti-pinch protection (right-hand drive), left rear door window module with power window with anti-pinch protection, left electric window relay
F26 Reference.	Amplifier
F27 Start	Electronic key control unit, key fob holder, start and stop button
F28 Spare	Spare
F29 MDPS	Instrument panel extension switch, EPS control module (with MDPS), steering angle sensor (without MDPS)
F30 Start	Electronic key control unit (with electronic key)
F31 Door glass	Driver’s window module with power window with anti-pinch protection (right-hand drive), passenger’s window module with power window with anti-pinch protection (left-hand drive), right rear door window module with power window with anti-pinch protection, right power window relay
F32 Seats	Driver’s seat IMS module, driver’s seat manual mode switch, driver’s seat lumbar support switch (2-way)
F33 Door lock	Door lock relay, door unlock relay, turn signal buzzer relay, double lock relay (right side control)
F34 Hatch	Panoramic sunroof
F35 ZAJ 1	Engine compartment relay and fuse block (F11-10A, F12-15A, F13-10A)
F36 Audio system	Audiovisual head unit with navigation
F37 Interior lamp	Driver/passenger door electric key exterior handle (with electric key), driver/passenger door lamp, air conditioning control unit, ignition key illumination and door opening switch (without electric key), radio frequency receiver (with electric key), driver IMS unit, BCM, power exterior mirror switch, automatic lamp off relay, data link connector, driver/passenger door sill lamp, instrument cluster, automatic lighting and photocell (with alarm system)