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The Kia Carens is a compact MPV manufactured by Kia Motors, currently in its fourth generation. In North America, it was marketed under the Rondo nameplate. This article provides detailed fuse box diagrams and relay assignments for the third-generation Kia Carens / Rondo (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 model years).
Below, you will find the locations and photographs of the power distribution centers. Fuses for the “Cigarette Lighter” and “Fuel Pump” are highlighted in bold.
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Depending on the engine fitted (gasoline or diesel), one or two power distribution blocks may be located here.
Main Fuse Box
General overview.
| Diagram | ||
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| Name | Circuit Protected | Rating (A) |
| I / P B + 2 | Instrument Panel Junction Box | 40 |
| HORN RELAY | Horn Relay | - |
| H / LP LOW RELAY | Low Beam Headlamp Relay | - |
| H / LP HI RELAY | High Beam Headlamp Relay | - |
| ABS 2 | ABS / ESP Control Module | 40 |
| DRL | Daytime Running Light (DRL) Control Module | 15 |
| HORN | Horn Relay, Anti-Theft Alarm Horn Relay | 15 |
| H / LP LOW | Low Beam Headlamp Relay | 15 |
| F / PUMP | Kia Carens / Rondo Fuel Pump Fuse | 20 |
| H / LP HI | High Beam Headlamp Relay | 15 |
| ECU | Transmission Control Module (TCM), Alternator, Engine Control Module (ECM) | 10 |
| ALT ERNATOR | Alternator | 125 / 150 |
| RAD FAN HI RELAY | Radiator Fan Relay (High Speed) | - |
| RAD FAN LOW RELAY | Radiator Fan Relay (Low Speed) | - |
| F / PUMP RELAY | Fuel Pump Relay | - |
| ABS 1 | ABS / ESP Control Module | 40 |
| SPARE | Spare | 15 |
| MAIN | Engine Control Main Relay | 30 |
| SPARE | Spare Fuse | - |
| P / AMP | Audio Power Amplifier | 25 |
| SPARE | Spare Fuse | 15 |
| S / ROOF | Sunroof Control Module | 20 |
| RAD FAN | Radiator Fan Relay | 40 |
| PCU | Crankshaft/Camshaft Position Sensors, Engine Control Module (ECM), Radiator Fan Relay, Brake Lamp Switch, Water-in-Fuel Sensor | 10 |
| ABS | ABS / ESP Control Module, Data Link Connector (DLC) | 10 |
| S / WARMER | Heated Seat Relay | 20 |
| ATM | Automatic Transmission Control Relay | 20 |
| TAIL | Tail Lamp Relay | 20 |
| SPARE | Spare | 20 |
| BACK-UP | Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS), Reversing Lamp Switch, Transmission Inhibitor Switch | 10 |
| WIPER RELAY | Windshield Wiper Relay | - |
| MAIN RELAY | Main Control Relay | - |
| RR HTD | Rear Window Defogger Relay | 40 |
| IGN 1 | Ignition Switch (ACC, IG1) | 40 |
| I / P B + 1 | Instrument Panel Junction Box | 30 |
| ACC SOCKET | Rear 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet | 20 |
| A / CON | A/C Compressor Relay | 10 |
| START RELAY | Starter Relay | - |
| ECU-1 | Engine Control Module (ECM) | 20 |
| IGN COIL | Ignition Coils (Gasoline Engine) | 20 |
| SNSR 3 | A/C Compressor Relay, Fuel Injectors, Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor, Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) Actuator, Radiator Fan Relay | 15 |
| BLOWER | Blower Motor Relay | 40 |
| ATM CONT RELAY | Automatic Transmission Control Relay | - |
| IGN 2 | Ignition Switch (IG2, START), Starter Relay | 30 |
| A / CON RELAY | A/C Compressor Relay | - |
| SNSR 2 | Fuel Pump Relay, Oxygen Sensor, Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Actuator, Glow Plug Relay, PTC Heater Relay #1 | 15 |
| SNSR 1 | Immobilizer Control Module, Camshaft Position Sensor, Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor, Oil Control Valve (OCV), EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Valve, Idle Air Control (IAC) Actuator, Fuel Control Actuator | 15 |
Auxiliary Fuse Box (Diesel Engine)
Installed on models equipped with diesel engines.
| Diagram | |
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| No. | Circuit / Function |
| 1 | Glow Plug Relay |
| 2 | Auxiliary Heater Relays (#1, #2, #3) |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| 5 | Fuel Filter Heater Relay |
| F1 | Fuel Filter Heater (30A) |
| F2 | Glow Plugs (80A) |
| F3 | Auxiliary Heater #1 (40A) |
| F4 | Auxiliary Heater #2 (40A) |
| F5 | Auxiliary Heater #3 (40A) |
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box
Two power distribution centers are located inside the vehicle interior.
Instrument Panel Fuse Box
Located on the driver’s end of the instrument panel. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses.
General overview of the Kia Carens / Rondo passenger compartment fuse box.
| Diagram | ||
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| Name | Circuit Protected | Rating (A) |
| AUDIO | Audio System | 15 |
| MEMORY | Body Control Module (BCM), Digital Clock, Power Folding Mirror Relay, Instrument Cluster, Interior Lamps, Vanity Mirror Lamps, Door Ajar Indicator, A/C Control Module | 15 |
| MIRR HTD |
Power Exterior Heated Mirrors, Rear Window Defogger, A/C Control Module | 10 |
| A/BAG | SRS Airbag Control Module | 15 |
| D /CLOCK | Power Folding Mirror Switch, Audio System, Body Control Module (BCM), Digital Clock, Transmission Shift Interlock Control Module | 10 |
| W / DEICER | Windshield De-Icer Relay | 15 |
| CLUSTER | Instrument Cluster, Alternator Pre-Excitation Resistor | 10 |
| TELL TALE |
Digital Clock, Passenger Airbag Off (PAB) Indicator Switch | 10 |
| C / LIGHTER | Kia Carens / Rondo Cigarette Lighter Fuse | 15 |
| A / BAG IND | Airbag Warning Indicator (Instrument Cluster) | 10 |
| MODULE -1 | Key Interlock System (A/T), Steering Angle Sensor, Instrument Cluster, Warning Chime, Reverse Lamp Switch, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Body Control Module (BCM), Automatic Light Control Module | 10 |
| P / OUTLET FR | Front 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet | 20 |
| SPARE | Spare | - |
| T / SIG | Hazard Flasher Switch | 10 |
| RR WIPER | Rear Wiper Motor, Rear Wiper Relay, Multifunction Switch | 15 |
| H / LP | Headlamp Relay, Air Quality Sensor (AQS), Headlamp Leveling Actuator, PTC Heater Relays #1 & #2, Fuel Filter Heater Relay | 10 |
| SPARE | Spare | 10 |
| A / CON | A/C Control Module, Blower Motor Relay | 10 |
| FRT WIPER | Front Wiper Relay, Front Wiper Motor, Multifunction Switch | 25 |
| MODULE -2 | Sunroof Module, Rain Sensor, Heated Seat Relay, Electrochromic (Auto-Dimming) Rearview Mirror, Body Control Module (BCM) | 10 |
| TAIL-RH | Right Headlamp, Right Rear Combination Lamp, License Plate Lamps, Daytime Running Light (DRL) Control Module, Instrument Panel Illumination | 10 |
| T / GATE OPEN | Fuel Filler Door Release Switch, Tailgate Release Relay | 15 |
| STOP LP | Brake Stop Lamp Switch | 15 |
| TAIL-LH | Left Headlamp, Left Rear Combination Lamp, Front Fog Lamp Relay | 10 |
| FRT FOG | Front Fog Lamp Relay | 15 |
| START | Anti-Theft Alarm Relay, Starter Relay Coil, Transmission Inhibitor Switch | 10 |
| DR / LOCK | Power Door Lock / Unlock Relays | 25 |
| HAZARD | Hazard Warning Switch, Hazard Flasher Relay | 15 |
| RR FOG | Rear Fog Lamp Relay | 15 |
| P / WDW-LH | Master Power Window Switch, Left Front Power Window Switch | 25 |
| ATM LOCK | Sport Mode Switch, Data Link Connector (DLC), A/C Control Module | 10 |
| P / WDW -RH | Master Power Window Switch, Right Power Window Switch | 25 |
| SPARE | Spare | 30 |
| SAFETY PWR | Power Window Safety Lock Unit | 25 |
| P / SEAT -LH | Driver Power Seat Switch | 30 |
| R1 | Tail Lamp Relay | |
| R2 | Door Lock Relay | |
| R3 | Door Unlock Relay | |
| R4 | Tailgate Release Relay | |
| R5 | Front Fog Lamp Relay | |
| R6 | Rear Defogger Relay | |
| R7 | Power Window Relay | |
Auxiliary Relay Box
Location.
| Diagram | |
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| No. | Circuit / Function |
| R1 | Spare |
| R2 | Heated Seats Relay |
| R3 | Rear Fog Lamps Relay |
| R4 | Rain Sensor Relay |
| R5 | Power Exterior Mirror Relay |
| R6 | Heated Windshield Relay |
| R7 | Hazard / Panic Alarm Relay |
| R8 | Anti-Theft Alarm Horn Relay |
| R9 | Immobilizer System Relay |