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The Sportage is a lineup of compact crossovers produced by South Korean manufacturer Kia since 1993. In this article, we will take a detailed look at the fuse box diagrams for the Kia Sportage (third generation; SL chassis) for the 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 model years.
Here you will find the locations and photos of the power distribution centers. Fuses for the “Cigarette Lighter” and “Fuel Pump” are highlighted in bold.
In the Engine Compartment
Depending on the engine type (gasoline or diesel), there may be between two and three junction boxes protecting the vehicle's electrical circuits.
Main Fuse
The main fuse is located directly on the positive battery terminal and consists of a high-current fusible link.
ALT – Alternator 150 A
Underhood Fuse Box
Located on the left side of the engine compartment, behind the battery.
Diagram sample from the fuse box cover.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Description | Rating (A) |
| FL1 | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) | 80 |
| FL2 | Instrument panel junction box | 60 |
| FL3 | ESC / ABS control module | 40 |
| FL4 | Engine Management System (EMS) junction box | 40 |
| FL5 | ESC / ABS control module | 40 |
| FL6 | Blower motor relay | 40 |
| FL7 | Instrument panel junction box | 60 |
| FL8 | Instrument panel junction box | 60 |
| FL9 | Electric radiator cooling fan | 40 |
| FL10 | Heated rear glass / defroster | 40 |
| FL11 | Headlight washer | 30 |
| FL12 | Ignition switch | 40 |
| FL13 | Starter relay, ignition switch | 40 |
| F14 | Alarm siren relay | 15 |
| F15 | Heated windshield wiper de-icer | 15 |
| F16 | Brake light switch / Stop lights | 10 |
| F17 | AWD control module | 20 |
| F18 | Ignition coils, condenser | 20 |
| F19 | Starter relay, A/T inhibitor switch (park/neutral), Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor, multifunction switch | 7.5 |
| F20 | ESC/ABS control module, ICM control module, multifunction switch, glow plug relay, fuel filter water sensor, fuel filter heater relay | 7.5 |
| F21 | A/T shift lever position switch | 7.5 |
| F22 | Kia Sportage fuel pump fuse | 15 |
| F23 | Oxygen sensor, cooling fan *. Fuel pressure control valve **. Engine Control Module (ECM), Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor, fuel pump relay, fuel pressure control valve, main control valve ***. |
15 |
| F24 | A/C compressor relay, fuel injectors *. Stop lights, oxygen sensor, A/C relay, cooling fan relay **. Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor, oxygen sensor, A/C relay ***. |
10 |
| F25 | Brake light switch *** | 10 |
| F26 |
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15 |
| F27 | A/C control unit / compressor switch | 10 |
| F28 | Immobilizer module, oil control valve, CKP sensor, CMP sensor, OCV, Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV) *. EGR cooling solenoid valve, Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) actuator, starter relay, immobilizer module, CMP sensor, glow plug relay, oil level sensor **. EGR solenoid valve, VGT actuator, starter relay, oil level sensor, cooling fan ***. |
10 |
| F29 | Ignition coils *, Engine Control Module (ECM) **, Engine Control Module (ECM) *** | 20 |
| FL30 | Engine main relay | 30 |
| R1 | Fuel pump relay | |
| R2 | A/C compressor relay | |
| R3 | Engine control main relay | |
| R4 | Brake warning relay / Headlight washer relay | |
| R5 | Rain sensor wiper relay | |
| R6 | Wiper low speed relay | |
| R7 | Blower motor relay | |
| R8 | Horn relay | |
| R9 | Cooling fan high speed relay | |
| R10 | Windshield de-icer relay | |
| R11 | Engine control relay | |
| R12 | A/C condenser fan relay | |
| R13 | Horn relay | |
| R14 | Cooling fan low speed relay | |
| R15 | Starter relay | |
| R16 | Anti-theft horn / alarm relay | |
| R17 | Heated rear window relay | |
| * Gasoline engines ** 1.7L diesel engines *** 2.0L diesel engines |
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Auxiliary Fuse Box
Installed on diesel engine models.
Diagram sample from the fuse box cover.
In the Passenger Compartment
Located on the driver's side beneath the lower instrument panel cover. Remove the trim cover to gain access.
General view of the Sportage 3 passenger compartment fuse panel.
| Diagram | ||
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| No. | Circuit Protected | Rating (A) |
| 1 | Audio / Video & Navigation (AVN) unit, Idle Stop & Go (ISG) DC-DC converter, premium audio amplifier | 20 |
| 2 | RF receiver (keyless entry antenna) | 7.5 |
| 3 | Driver safety power window module | 20 |
| 4 | Power driver seat switch | 20 |
| 5 | Data Link Connector (DLC / OBD-II), alarm siren unit, rear parking assist sensors, backup camera, power mirror switch | 10 |
| 6 | Panoramas / Sunroof control switch | 15 |
| 7 | Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) control unit | 25 |
| 8 | A/T shift lever indicator / interlock system | 7.5 |
| 9 | Turn signal flasher module | 10 |
| 10 | Heated driver seat | 15 |
| 11 | RH front & rear power window switches | 25 |
| 12 | LH front & rear power window switches | 25 |
| 13 | Interior map lamps, room lamp, overhead console switches | 10 |
| 14 | Smart Key control module, Start/Stop button module, key holder | 10 |
| 15 | Tailgate / trunk latch motor | 15 |
| 16 | Hazard flasher switch / alarm system | 15 |
| 17 | Rear fog lamps | 10 |
| 18 | Door lock actuators, ignition switch | 25 |
| 19 | Starter relay control circuit | 10 |
| 20 | Stop lights, MDPS unit, shift lever illumination, rear parking assist, AWD control unit, headlamp leveling device, Intelligent Power Switch (IPS) unit | 10 |
| 21 | Engine compartment junction box | 20 |
| 22 | SRS airbag warning lamp indicator | 10 |
| 23 | Smart Key control module, door lock relay | 10 |
| 24 | Windshield wiper motor & washer switch | 25 |
| 25 | Front right auxiliary power outlet | 15 |
| 26 | Body Control Module (BCM), Smart Key control unit | 10 |
| 27 | ISG DC-DC converter, audio head unit, external amplifier, power outside mirrors, sunroof module, AVN unit | 10 |
| 28 | Instrument cluster, alternator, A/C control panel, AVN unit, PAS switch, heated seat switches, BCM, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) module, seat belt reminder indicators | 10 |
| 29 | Smart Key control unit, IPS control module, BCM, ICM relay box (headlight washer relay) | 10 |
| 30 | Rear window wiper motor | 15 |
| 31 | A/C control module, cluster ionizer, rain sensor, sunroof switch, power mirror switch, PTC heater relays (diesel), cooling fan relay | 10 |
| 32 | Front left auxiliary power outlet, rear auxiliary power outlet, Sportage 3 cigarette lighter fuse | 20 |
| 33 | Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbag control module | 15 |
| 34 | Driver and passenger seat warmer switches | 15 |
| 35 | Rear left and right heated seat switches | 15 |
| 36 | Air conditioning control module | 7.5 |
| 37 | Power outside mirror folding module, A/C control unit | 7.5 |
| Several auxiliary relays are mounted on the backside of the interior junction box. | ||
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| R1 | Tailgate release relay | |
| R2 | Hazard flasher / alarm relay | |
| R3 | Door lock / unlock relay | |
| R4 | Power window relay | |