Kia Carnival Reference Library

Kia Carnival: Fuses / Fuse/relay panel description

For your convenience, every fuse and relay panel in the Kia Carnival includes a detailed label located on the underside of its protective cover. This label provides a clear map and legend, describing the specific function, name, and amperage capacity of each fuse and relay housed within that panel.

Instructional label inside the Kia Carnival fuse and relay panel cover NOTICE

Please be aware that while this manual provides comprehensive technical information, the specific fuse panel layouts and configurations may vary based on your Kia Carnival's model year, trim level, and factory-installed options. The information provided here was accurate at the time of publication. For the most precise and reliable guidance when inspecting or troubleshooting the electrical system in your Kia Carnival, always defer to the specific fuse panel label physically attached to your vehicle's fuse box cover.

Driver's side fuse panel

The interior fuse panel for your Kia Carnival is located on the driver's side dashboard bolster. This central distribution point manages a variety of convenience, comfort, and auxiliary systems throughout the vehicle.

Location of the driver's side interior fuse panel in the Kia Carnival dashboard

Close-up view of the driver's side fuse panel layout for Kia Carnival owners

PDC Junction Block

Below is the detailed configuration for the PDC (Power Distribution Center) Junction Block, which is essential for troubleshooting electrical functions within your Kia Carnival.

Fuse Name

Fuse rating

Circuit Protected

E-SHIFTER 4

15A

SCU (Shift-by-wire Control Unit) (B+)

BATTERY MANAGEMENT

15A

Not Used (HEV ONLY)

A/C 3

7.5A

DATC (Dual Automatic Temperature Control), MTC (Manual Temperature Control), Engine Room Junction Block (Front Blower Relay, PTC Heater2 Relay)

BRAKE SWITCH

7.5A

BDC (Body Domain Controller), Stop Lamp Switch

MEMORY

10A

Instrument Cluster, DATC, MTC, ADAS Parking ECU, Crash Pad Switch, Console Switch (Upper), Built-in Cam Unit, Rear A/C Control Switch, Mood Lamp Module, BDC

A/BAG IND

7.5A

Passenger Airbag Indicator (IG1)

E-SHIFTER 3

10A

SCU (Shift-by-wire Control Unit) (IG1)

SPARE

10A

Not Used

MODULE 9

10A

ETCS (Electronic Toll Collection System), Key Inter Lock Solenoid, FRONT TRAY USB INDICATOR, Hazard Switch, ATM Shift Lever, Rain Sensor

CCU

10A

CCU (Central Communication Unit)

BDC 1

7.5A

BDC (Body Domain Controller) (IG1)

MODULE 3

10A

DCU (Data Connectivity Unit), CCU, DAU (Door Area Unit)

Wireless DCU

7.5A

DCU (Data Connectivity Unit) (B+)

REAR A/C 2

10A

DATC, MTC, Engine Room Junction Block (Rear Blower Relay)

MULTIMEDIA

25A

CCNC (Connected Car Navigation Cockpit)

MODULE 5

10A

ETCS, I_S_MIRR_DCM (Digital Center Mirror), I_S_MIRR_ECM, DATC, MTC, CCNC, Built-in Cam Unit, FRONT TRAY WIRELESS CHARGER, Front Console FPM, Power Window Switch RL/RH, AMP (BOSE), Head Lamp Module LH/RH

CLUSTER

7.5A

Instrument Cluster, HUD (Head-Up Display)

REAR RH S/HEAT

20A

2nd Seat Warmer Control Module, 2nd Seat RH Air Ventilation Control Module

REAR MASSAGE SEAT

20A

2nd Seat Massage Module

MODULE 8

7.5A

AC Inverter Module, AC Inverter (Rear), Engine Room Junction Block (Windshield Heated Glass 1/2 Relay), Powernet Domain Controller extended

TAIL GATE

10A

Tail Gate Open Relay

MODULE 6

10A

Overhead Console Indicator, Powernet Domain Controller extended

MDPS 2*1

7.5A

MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering)

MODULE 2

10A

AMP (BOSE), Air Cleaner, DCU, ADAS Parking ECU, Built-in Cam Unit, BDC, CCNC, CCNC Keyboard Switch

PASSENGER P/SEAT

30A

Passenger Walk-In Module, Passenger Power Seat Switch

FRONT S/HEAT

25A

Front Seat Warmer Control Module, Front Seat Air Ventilation Control Module

WASHER

15A

Multi Function Switch

MODULE 10

10A

Power Tail Gate Module, Door Outside Handle Antenna, Front Air Ventilation Seat Control Module, 2nd Seat LH/RH Relax Module

BDC 2

10A

BDC (B+), DAU, Door Outside Handle Antenna, Ultra Wide Band & Bluetooth LE MASTER/SLAVE, Ultra Wide Band Front LH/RH, Ultra Wide Band Rear LH/RH

AIR BAG 2

10A

ACU (Airbag Control Unit), ODS (Occupant Detection System)

HEATED MIRROR

7.5A

Driver/Passenger Outside Handle

AIR BAG 1

10A

Airbag Control Unit (IG1)

USB CHARGER

15A

Driver/Passenger Seat USB Charger, Luggage USB Charger LH, Luggage USB Charger Unit, FRONT TRAY USB CHARGER

PASSENGER P/WINDOW

25A

Rear Power Window Switch RH, Rear Safety Power Window Module RH, Passenger Power Window Switch, Passenger Safety Power Window Module

SUNROOF 1

25A

Front Sunroof Motor

MODULE 7

7.5A

BDC (Body Domain Controller) (IG2)

REAR LH S/HEAT

20A

2nd Seat Warmer Control Module, 2nd Seat LH Air Ventilation Control Module

AMP

25A

AMP (Amplifier) (BOSE)

MODULE 4

10A

Crash Pad Switch, ADAS Parking ECU, Front/Rear Corner Radar LH/RH, Front View Camera, Console Switch (Upper)

DRIVER P/SEAT

30A

Driver IMS (Integrated Memory System) Control Module, Driver Power Seat Switch

REAR LH P/SEAT

30A

2nd Seat LH Relax Module

DOOR LOCK

20A

Door Lock Relay, Door Unlock Relay, FUEL FILLER OPENER

SUNROOF 2

25A

Rear Sunroof Motor

MULTIMEDIA 2

10A

CCRC (Connected Car Rear Cockpit)

REAR RH P/SEAT

30A

2nd Seat RH Relax Module

DRIVER P/WINDOW

25A

Rear Power Window Switch LH, Rear Safety Power Window Module LH, Driver Power Window Switch, Driver Safety Power Window Module

* 1. MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) is synonymous with EPS (Electric Power Steering).

Kia Carnival Engine Compartment Fuse Panel Layout

Detailed diagram of the engine compartment fuse and relay box for Kia Carnival

This section provides a comprehensive overview of the engine room junction block for your Kia Carnival. Familiarizing yourself with these components is essential for troubleshooting electrical systems or performing basic maintenance on your Kia Carnival.

Engine Room Junction Block

Label

Fuse Name

Fuse Rating

Circuit Protected

MULTI FUSE-1

COOLING FAN

80A

Cooling Fan Motor

AUX BATT

-

60A

Parking Lithium Battery

W/S HEATED GLASS1

-

50A

Front Heated Glass LH

PTC HEATER2

-

50A

Positive Temperature Coefficient Heater2

W/S HEATED GLASS2

-

50A

Front Heated Glass RH

B+1

-

50A

PDC Junction Block (IPS)

PSD2

-

40A

Power Sliding Door2

FUEL HEATER

-

40A

Fuel Heater Relay

ESC1

-

40A

ECS1 (Electronically Controlled Suspension)

SPARE

-

30A

NOT USED

MULTI FUSE-2

MDPS1*1

100A

MDPS Unit (Motor Driven Power Steering Unit)

SPARE

-

80A

NOT USED

B+6

-

60A

POWER (AFTER MAIN RELAY)

GLOW

-

60A

[Smartstream D2.2] Glow Control Unit

ESC2

-

60A

ECS2 (Electronically Controlled Suspension)

PTC HEATER1

-

50A

Positive Temperature Coefficient Heater1

DCU1

-

40A

DCU (Data Connectivity Unit)

POWER OUTLET1

-

40A

POWER OUTLET3, POWER OUTLET4

PSD1

-

40A

Power Sliding Door1

E-SHIFTER1

-

30A

SCU (Shift-by-wire Control Unit)

FUSE

B+3

60A

PDC Junction Block (E-SHIFTER, P/SEAT, SUNROOF, etc.)

FRONT BLOWER

-

40A

Front Blower Motor

B+2

-

40A

PDC Junction Block (IPS)

B+5

-

40A

PDC Junction Block (AMP, AIR BAG2, Multimedia, etc.)

REAR BLOWER

-

40A

Rear Blower Motor

B+4

-

50A

PDC Junction Block (LATCH RELAY, BDC2, Brake Switch, etc.)

SPARE

-

50A

NOT USED

REAR HEATED

-

40A

Rear Heated Glass, O/S Mirror Heated Glass

INVERTER

-

40A

Inverter

SPARE

-

20A

NOT USED

POWER TAILGATE

-

30A

Power Tailgate Module

SPARE

-

30A

NOT USED

TRAILER1

-

30A

Trailer Connector

SPARE

-

30A

NOT USED

HEAD LAMP RH

-

25A

Head Lamp Module RH

AMS

-

10A

12V Battery Sensor

TCU2

-

15A

Transmission Control Unit

DOOR LOCK RR LH

-

10A

Door Lock Rear LH

SPARE

-

20A

NOT USED

FUEL PUMP

-

20A

Fuel Pump Relay

HEAD LAMP LH

-

25A

Head Lamp Module LH

TRAILER2

-

20A

Trailer Connector

Label

Fuse Name

Fuse Rating

Circuit Protected

FUSE

TCU1

15A

Transmission Control Unit

TRAILER3

-

20A

Trailer Connector

REAR A/C1

-

10A

Rear Air Conditioning

SPARE

-

10A

NOT USED

SPARE

-

20A

NOT USED

SPARE

-

20A

NOT USED

SPARE

-

20A

NOT USED

A/C1

-

10A

Air Conditioning

SPARE

-

10A

NOT USED

POWER OUTLET3

-

20A

Front Power Outlet

POWER OUTLET4

-

20A

Rear Power Outlet

* 1. MDPS (Motor Driven Power Steering) is equivalent to EPS (Electric Power Steering).

PCB Block

Fuse Name

Fuse Rating

Circuit Protected

IG1

40A

IG1 Relay, ACC Relay

IG2

40A

IG2 Relay, E/R Junction Block (START1 Relay)

SPARE3

20A

NOT USED

WIPER FRT2

7.5A

Wiper Relay low

SENSOR6

20A

ECM (Engine Control Module)

SENSOR1

20A

Ignition Coils #1-#6

SENSOR8

10A

NOT USED

ECU2

10A

ECM (Engine Control Module)

SENSOR5

10A

E/R Junction Block (FUEL PUMP Relay)

MODULE

7.5A

NOT USED

SENSOR9

20A

ECM (Engine Control Module)

SENSOR3

20A

ECM (Engine Control Module)

SENSOR2

15A

Oxygen Sensor #3, Oil Level Sensor

WIPER FRT1

30A

Wiper Relay high

WIPER RR

15A

Rear Wiper Relay, Rear Wiper Motor

HORN

15A

Horn Relay

A/C2

10A

Air Conditioner Compressor Relay

B/ALARM HORN

15A

Burglar Alarm Horn Relay

TCU3

10A

TCM (Transmission Control Module)

SENSOR4

10A

Engine Solenoids and Control Valves

SENSOR7

15A

Injectors #1-#6

ECU1

15A

ECM (Engine Control Module)

ESC3

7.5A

Electronic Stability Control

POWER OUTLET2

20A

Luggage Power Outlet

Relay Specifications

Relay Name

Type

BLOWER RELAY

MINI - 4P

BLOWER RR RELAY

MINI - 4P

START1 RELAY

MICRO - 4P

FUEL PUMP RELAY

MICRO - 4P

REAR HEATED RELAY

MICRO - 4P

POWER OUTLET RELAY

MICRO - 4P

W/S HEATED GLASS1 RELAY

MICRO - 4P

W/S HEATED GLASS2 RELAY

MICRO - 4P

Note: Always replace fuses with those of the correct rating. If a fuse blows repeatedly, have your Kia Carnival inspected by a professional mechanic to identify the underlying electrical fault.

Engine compartment fuse panel (Battery terminal cover)

Kia Carnival battery terminal cover and engine compartment fuse box layout

Detailed view of the Kia Carnival engine compartment electrical connection point