Fuses and relays Kia Rio 2 (JB), 2005–2011

The Kia Rio is a subcompact car manufactured by Kia since November 1999. Available body styles include three- and five-door hatchbacks and a four-door sedan, powered by inline four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines. This article provides detailed fuse box diagrams and allocation charts for the second-generation Kia Rio (JB chassis; model years 2006–2011).

Below you will find the location diagrams and layout photographs for the distribution boxes. Fuses for the “Cigarette Lighter” and “Fuel Pump” circuits are highlighted in bold.

Engine Compartment

Depending on the engine fitted to the vehicle (gasoline or diesel), there may be one or two distribution boxes located under the hood.

Main Fuse Box

Located on the left side of the engine compartment. Remove the protective cover to gain access.

General view.

Diagram
No.	Circuit Protected / Description	Rating (A)
1	MDPS – Electric Power Steering	80
2	Alternator / Generator	125 / 150
3	ECU (B) – Engine Control Module	10
4	ECU (D) – Engine Control Module	10
5	HORN – Horn	10
6	IGN 1 – Ignition Switch	30
7	IGN 2 – Starter Switch, Ignition Switch	40
8	BATT 2 – Alternator, Battery	30
9	BATT 1 – Alternator, Battery	50
10	ECU (A) – Engine Control Module	30
11	RAD – Radiator Cooling Fan	30
12	COND – Condenser Fan	30
13	ABS 1 – ABS / ESC System	40
14	ABS 2 – ABS / ESC System	40
15	P/WDW – Power Windows	30
16	BLOWER – Blower Motor Relay	40
17	A/CON 1 – Air Conditioner	10
18	A/CON 2 – Air Conditioner	10
19	ECU (C) – Engine Control Module	20
20	INJ – Fuel Injectors, Air Conditioning	15
21	SNSR – Engine Sensors	10
No.	Relay Assignment
R1	Condenser Fan Relay (Low Speed)
R2	Radiator Fan Relay
R3	Fuel Pump Relay
R4	Main Relay
R5	Horn Relay
R6	Fuel Filter Heater Relay
R7	Blower Motor Relay
R8	Starter Relay
R9	Condenser Fan Relay (High Speed)
R10	Air Conditioning Compressor Relay

Auxiliary Fuse Box

Fitted on diesel engine models.

Circuit Protected	Rating (A)
PTC Heater 1	50
Glow Plugs	80
PTC Heater 2	50
Fuel Filter Heater	30
PTC Heater 3	50

Passenger Compartment

Located on the driver's side of the instrument panel. Remove the cover panel to gain access.

General view of the Kia Rio passenger compartment fuse panel.

Diagram
No.	Circuit Protected / Description	Rating (A)
1	RR WIPER – Rear Wiper & Washer	15
2	H/LP (LH) – Left Headlamp	10
3	FR WIPER – Windshield Wiper & Washer	25
4	BLOWER – Blower Motor Control	10
5	H/LP (RH) – Right Headlamp	10
6	S/ROOF – Power Sunroof	20
7	STOP LP – Stop Lamps (Brake Lights)	15
8	C/DR LOCK – Central Door Locking System	20
9	IGN COIL – Ignition Coils	15
10	ABS – Anti-Lock Braking System	10
11	B/UP LP – Back-Up (Reversing) Lamps	10
12	BMS – Reserved / Spare	-
13	CIGAR LIGHTER – Cigarette Lighter / Power Outlet	25
14	FOLD'G – Power Folding Exterior Mirrors	10
15	HTR SEAT – Heated Seats	20
16	AMP – Audio Power Amplifier	25
17	FR FOG LP – Front Fog Lamps	10
18	DRL – Daytime Running Lights	10
19	ECU – Engine Control Module	10
20	CLUSTER – Instrument Cluster	10
21	P/WDW (RH) – Right Power Windows	25
22	AUDIO – Audio System, Trip Computer	10
23	RR FOG LP – Rear Fog Lamp	10
24	IGN SW – Ignition Switch	10
25	HTD GLASS – Heated Rear Window (Defogger)	30
26	A/BAG – Airbag System (SRS)	15
27	TCU – Transmission Control Unit	10
28	SNSR – Vehicle Sensors	10
29	SPARE – Spare Fuse	-
30	MULT B/UP – A/C Control Unit, Digital Clock, Interior Lamps, ETACS	10
31	AUDIO – Audio System	15
32	P/WDW (LH) – Left Power Windows	25
33	HTD MIRR – Heated Exterior Mirrors	10
34	TAIL LP (LH) – Left Tail Lamp	10
35	TAIL LP (RH) – Right Tail Lamp	10
36	HAZARD – Hazard Warning Flashers	10
37	T/SIG LP – Turn Signal Lamps	10
38	A/BAG IND – Airbag Indicator Lamp	10
39	START – Starter Relay Control	10

Additional relay modules are located on the rear side of the fuse panel: turn signal/hazard flasher, anti-theft alarm relay, and chime/buzzer module.

On sedan models, an auxiliary brake lamp relay is located in the rear of the vehicle, near the rear lighting control module.