Fuses and relays Kia Forte / Cerato 2 (TD), 2008–2013

The Kia Forte—known as the K3 in South Korea and Vietnam, the Forte K3 or Shuma in China, and the Cerato in South America, Australia, New Zealand, and Russia—is a compact car produced by the South Korean automaker since 2008, replacing the Spectra. In this article, we provide detailed fuse box diagrams and terminal assignments for the second-generation Kia Forte / Cerato (TD series) for model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013.

Here you will find the locations, diagrams, and photos of the power distribution boxes. Fuses responsible for the “Cigarette Lighter” and “Fuel Pump” are highlighted in bold.

In the Engine Compartment

Located next to the battery on the left side of the engine bay. Remove the protective plastic cover to access it.

General view.

Diagram
No.	Circuit Protected	Rating (A)
1	Ignition coils, ignition capacitor – IGN COIL	20
2	Engine control system sensors – SNSR2	10
3	Engine control unit / Ignition system – ECU2	10
4	A/C system, fuel injectors – INJECTOR	10
5	Engine control system sensors – SNSR1	15
6	Main relay – ECU1	10
7	Air conditioning system – A/CON	10
8	Kia Forte fuel pump fuse – F/PUMP	15
9	Engine Control Module (ECM) main relay – ECU	30
10	Spare	20
11	Spare	15
12	Reverse light switch – B/UPLP	10
13	Ignition coils, ignition capacitor – ECU3	15
14	Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), yaw rate sensor – ABS	10
15	Engine control system sensors – SNSR3	10
16	Horn – HORN	10
17	Headlamp high beam – H/LP HI	20
18	Body Control Module (BCM) / Cabin electronics – BATT2	50
19	Ignition switch – IGN 1	30
20	Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC) – ABS1	40
21	Spare	20
22	Front fog lamps, Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC) – FOG LP (FR)	10
23	Left low beam headlamp – H/LP LO LH	10
24	Right low beam headlamp – H/LP LO RH	10
25	Spare	10
No.	Relay Assignment
1	Main relay
2	Fuel pump relay
3	A/CON – Air conditioner compressor relay
4	BLOWER – Blower motor / Radiator cooling fan relay
5	H/LP HI – Headlamp high beam relay
6	HORN – Horn relay
7	C/FAN HI – Radiator cooling fan relay (high speed)
8	START – Starter motor relay
9	FOG LP – Rear fog lamp relay
10	WIPER – Windshield wiper relay
11	C/FAN LO – Radiator cooling fan relay (low speed)
12	H/LP LO – Headlamp low beam relay

Mounted on the side wall of the engine compartment fuse box is the main high-current fuse panel.

Diagram
No.	Circuit Protected	Rating (A)
1	Motor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS) / EPS control unit	80
2	ABS2 – ABS / ESC control unit	40
3	C/FAN – Electric cooling fan	40
4	BLOWER – Climate control blower motor	40
5	HTD GLASS – Heated rear window & door mirrors	40
6	ALT – Alternator	125
7	IGN2 – Ignition switch	30
8	BATT 1 – Body Control Module (BCM) / Cabin electronics	50
9	Spare	50

In the Passenger Compartment

Located on the driver’s side at the end panel of the dashboard. 

Overview of the Kia Forte / Cerato (TD) interior passenger compartment fuse box.

Diagram
No.	Circuit Protected	Rating (A)
1	Starter relay, anti-theft alarm module – START	10
2	A/C control panel switch – A/CON SW	10
3	Heated exterior mirrors – HTD MIRR	10
4	Heated seats – SEAT HTR	15
5	Air conditioning control module – A/CON	10
6	Headlamp circuit – HEAD LAMP	10
7	Front windshield wipers – FR WIPER	25
8	Rear window wiper / Spare	10 / 15
9	Smart Key module, door lock control unit – DRL / SMK	15
10	Rear fog lamps – RR FOG	10
11	Driver-side power window control unit – P/WDW DR	25
12	Digital clock, display – D CLOCK	10
13	Kia Forte cigarette lighter fuse – CIGAR LIGHTER	15
14	Sunroof, door lock relay – DR LOCK	20
15	Windshield wiper de-icer relay – DEICER	15
16	Brake lamps (stop lights) – STOP LP	15
17	Interior cabin lighting – ROOM LP	15
18	Audio system, head unit, trip computer – AUDIO	15
19	Trunk release actuator relay – TRUNK OPEN	15
20	Passenger door module – PDM	25
21	Power window safety lock switch – SAFETY P/WDW	25
22	Passenger power windows – P/WDW ASS	25
23	12V Auxiliary power outlet – P/OUTLET	15
24	Turn signal lamps, flasher module – T/SIG LP	10
25	Airbag warning indicator – A/BAG IND	10
26	Instrument cluster – CLUSTER	10
27	Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbags – A/BAG	15
28	Door lock and ignition switch control unit – IGN1-A	15
29	Hazard warning flasher relay – HAZARD LP	15
30	Right rear tail lamp – TAIL LP (RH)	10
31	Left rear tail lamp – TAIL LP (LH)	10