The Kia Rio is a subcompact car produced by Kia since November 1999. Body styles include three- and five-door hatchbacks as well as a four-door sedan, powered by inline four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines. In this article, we take a detailed look at the fuse box diagrams for the first-generation Kia Rio (DC series; 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 model years).
Here you will find fuse box locations, diagrams, and photos of the power distribution boxes. Fuses for the “Cigarette Lighter” and “Fuel Pump” circuits are highlighted in bold.
Engine Compartment
Located behind the plastic protective cover on the left side (driver’s side) of the engine bay.
Fuse box access.
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| Fuse | Circuit / Protected Component | Rating (A) |
| ABS | Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | 15 |
| PR FOG | Rear fog lamps | 10 |
| F / FOG | Front fog lamps | 15 |
| MAIN | Main battery power feed (unfused) | 80 |
| IG1 | Ignition switch 1 feed (supplies secondary fuses: CIGAR 10A, AUDIO 10A, IG COIL 15A, TURN LAMP 10A, A/BAG 10A, WIPER (RR) 15A, WIPER (FRT) 15A, RELAY 10A, START 10A) | 30 |
| BLOWER | Blower motor / Heater | 30 |
| COOLING | Radiator cooling fan | 30 |
| ABS 1 | Anti-lock braking system (ABS) module | 30 |
| COND. FAN | A/C condenser fan | 20 |
| HEAD-HI | High beam headlights | 15 |
| HEAD-LOW | Low beam headlights | 15 |
| EMS | Engine Management System (EMS) sensors | 10 |
| INJECT | Fuel injectors, oxygen (O2) sensor | 15 |
| F / PUMP | Kia Rio fuel pump fuse | 10 |
| ECU | Engine Control Unit (ECU), Automatic Transmission Control Module (TCM/ECAT) main relay | 10 |
| RELAY | Radiator fan relay, power windows, rear window defroster, headlamp washer pump (models with airbags) | 10 |
| HLLD | Headlight Leveling Device (HLLD) | 10 |
| MAIN RELAY | Main engine relay (supplies secondary fuses: EMS 10A, INJECT 15A, F/PUMP 10A, ECU 10A) | 25 |
| S / ROOF | Power sunroof | 15 |
| HEAD | Headlight main relay (supplies secondary fuses: HEAD-HI 15A, HEAD-LOW 15A) | 25 |
| IG2 | Ignition switch 2 feed (Engine management) | 30 |
| TOS | Tail lamp circuit (supplies secondary fuses: TAIL (LEFT) 10A, TAIL (RIGHT) 10A) | 15 |
| HORN | Horn | 10 |
| RRDEF | Heated rear window / Defroster | 25 |
| ABS 2 | Anti-lock braking system (ABS) module | 30 |
| P / WIN | Power windows | 30 |
| BTN | Battery main bus feed (supplies secondary fuses: ROOM 15A, STOP 15A, HAZARD 15A) | 30 |
| D / LOCK | Power door locks / Central locking system | 25 |
| IG COIL | Ignition coil(s) | 15 |
| ROOM | Interior lighting, audio system, instrument cluster, warning chime | 15 |
Individual relay modules may be located outside the main fuse box (e.g., auxiliary heater relay, windshield wiper/heater relay).
Passenger Compartment
The interior electrical circuits are protected by two power distribution boxes located inside the cabin.
Fuse Panel
Located under the dashboard on the driver’s side.
Overview of the Kia Rio (DC) interior fuse panel.
| Diagram | ||
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| Fuse | Circuit / Protected Component | Rating (A) |
| A / BAG | Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) / Airbags | 10 |
| TURN LAMP | Turn signal lamps | 10 |
| METER | Instrument cluster, reverse lights, warning chime | 10 |
| ILLUMI | Instrument panel illumination / Switch backlighting | 10 |
| POWER SOCKET | Luggage compartment lamp, 12V power socket | 15 |
| HAZARD | Hazard warning lights | 15 |
| STOP | Stop lamps (brake lights), ABS module | 15 |
| TAIL (RH) | Tail light (right rear / left front), license plate illumination | 10 |
| TAIL (LH) | Tail light (left rear / right front) | 10 |
| CIGAR | Kia Rio cigarette lighter fuse | 15 |
| AUDIO | Audio system, power exterior mirrors | 10 |
| WIPER (FRT) | Front windshield wipers and washer, power sunroof | 15 |
| WIPER (RR) | Rear window wiper and washer | 15 |
| (WARMER) | Heated front seats | 15 |
| MIRROR DEF | Heated exterior mirrors | 10 |
| START | Engine Control Unit (ECU), Automatic Transmission Control Module (TCM/ECAT) ignition signal | 10 |
Relay Panel
Mounted adjacent to the interior fuse box on the side wall. The exact configuration depends on the vehicle’s trim and equipment options.
Overview.
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| No. | Description |
| 1 | Radiator cooling fan relay |
| 2 | Rear window defroster relay |
| 3 | Hazard warning flasher relay |
| 4 | Horn relay |