The Carens is a compact MPV manufactured by Kia Motors. In North America, it was sold under the name Rondo. The vehicle was available in 5-seat and 7-seat configurations. In this guide, we examine the fuse and relay box diagrams for the first-generation facelift Kia Carens / Rondo (chassis code FJ) produced for model years 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006.
Below, you will find the locations and diagrams of the power distribution centers. The fuses responsible for the “Cigarette Lighter” and “Fuel Pump” are highlighted in bold.
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box
The fuse box is located under the dashboard on the driver’s side.
Overview of the Kia Carens / Rondo interior fuse box.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Circuit / Function | Amperage (A) |
| F1 | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 10 |
| F2 | Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) | 15 |
| F3 | Instrument Cluster | 10 |
| F4 | Multifunction Control Module | 10 |
| F5 | 20 | |
| F6 | Kia Carens / Rondo cigarette lighter fuse | 15 |
| F7 | Audio System | 10 |
| F8 | Auxiliary power socket | 20 |
| F9 | Engine Control Module (ECM) | 10 |
| F10 | Brake lights | 15 |
| F11 | Heated windshield wiper de-icer | 15 |
| F12 | Heated exterior mirrors | 10 |
| F13 | Turn signals | 10 |
| F14 | Windshield wiper / washer | 15 |
| F15 | Rear window wiper / washer | 15 |
| Under-dash Relay Box | ||
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| 1 | Turn signal flasher relay | |
| 2 | Rear fog lamp relay | |
| 3 | Heated windshield relay | |
| 4 | Heated seat relay | |
| 5 | Daytime running lights (DRL) relay | |
| 6 | Central locking relay (Unlock) | |
| 7 | Central locking relay (Lock) | |
| 8 | Heated seat relay | |
| 12 | Cigarette lighter relay | |
| 13 | Hazard warning flasher relay | |
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Depending on the engine configuration (gasoline or diesel), one or two distribution units are located here.
Main Fuse Box
Located adjacent to the battery.
Overview of the main engine compartment fuse box.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Circuit / Function | Amperage (A) |
| F1 | Engine Management System (EMS) | 15 |
| F2 | Spare | 20 |
| F3 | Engine Management System (EMS) | 10 |
| F4 | Engine Management System (EMS) | 10 |
| F5 | Rear fog lamps | 10 |
| F6 | Radiator cooling fan motor | 30 |
| F7 | Anti-theft alarm system | 15 |
| F8 | Engine Management System (EMS) | 15 |
| F9 | Blower motor (HVAC) | 30 |
| F10 | Heated seats | 20 |
| F11 | 10 | |
| F12 | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 30 |
| F13 | Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 25 |
| F14 | Front right power window switch | 25 |
| F15 | Front left power window switch | 25 |
| F16 | Spare | 20 |
| F17 | Sunroof | 20 |
| F18 | Kia Carens / Rondo fuel pump fuse | 10 |
| F19 | Headlamps | 25 |
| F20 | A/C compressor clutch | 10 |
| F21 | Starter relay circuit | 10 |
| F22 | High-beam headlamps | 20 |
| F23 | Spare | 20 |
| F24 | 30 | |
| F25 | Daytime running lights (DRL) | 10 |
| F26 | Front fog lamps | 15 |
| F27 | Tail lamps / Rear position lamps | 10 |
| F28 | Horn | 15 |
| F29 | 30 | |
| F30 | Headlamp leveling system | 10 |
| F31 | Low-beam headlamps | 15 |
| F32 | 10 | |
| F33 | Central locking system | 20 |
| F34 | Spare | 30 |
| F35 | Spare | 25 |
| F36 | Spare | 15 |
| F37 | Spare | 10 |
| F38 | Main ignition circuit | 30 |
| F39 | A/C condenser fan motor | 20 |
| F40 | Spare | 30 |
| F41 | Interior lighting | 15 |
| F42 | Auxiliary power / Accessories | 30 |
| 1 | Engine control relay | |
| 2 | Starter relay | |
| 3 | Radiator cooling fan motor relay | |
| 4 | Blower motor relay | |
| 5 | Power window relay | |
| 6 | Fuel pump relay | |
| 7 | A/C compressor relay | |
| 8 | Not used | |
| 9 | Not used | |
| 10 | Headlamp relay | |
| 11 | Transmission Control Module (TCM) relay | |
| 12 | Horn relay | |
| 13 | Rear window defogger relay | |
Auxiliary Fuse Box
Fitted on models equipped with a diesel engine.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Circuit / Function | Amperage (A) |
| F1 | Alternator | 140 |
| F2 | Auxiliary heater | 40 |
| F3 | Glow plugs | 60 |
| F4 | Auxiliary heater | 40 |
| F5 | Auxiliary heater | 40 |
| 1 | Fuel heater relay | |
| 2 | Not used | |
| 3 | Glow plug relay | |
| 4 | Not used | |
| 5 | Not used | |