Light bulbs
Bulb replacement precaution
Please keep extra bulbs on hand with appropriate wattage ratings in case of emergencies.
Refer to “Bulb Wattage” in chapter 8. When changing lamps, first turn off the engine at a safe place, firmly apply the parking brake and detach the battery’s negative (-) terminal.
WARNING
Working on the lights
Prior to working on the light, firmly apply the parking brake, ensure that turn the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button and turn off the lights to avoid sudden movement of the vehicle and burning your fingers or receiving an electric shock.
Use only bulbs of the specified wattage.
CAUTION
Light replacement
Be sure to replace the burned-out bulb with one of the same wattage rating. Otherwise, it may cause damage to the fuse or electric wiring system.
Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlamp unit. This may damage the headlamps or cause condensation to build up on the lens. To prevent damage or fire, make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
CAUTION
Headlamp lens
To prevent damage, do not clean the headlamp lens with chemical solvents or strong detergents.
NOTICE
- If the light bulb or lamp connector is removed while the lamp is still on, the fuse box's electronic system may log it as a malfunction. Therefore, a lamp malfunction incident may be recorded as a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) in the fuse box.
- It is normal for an operating lamp to flicker momentarily. This is due to a stabilization function of the vehicle's electronic control device. If the lamp lights up normally after momentarily blinking, then it is functioning as normal.
However, if the lamp continues to flicker several times or turns off completely, there may be an error in the vehicle's electronic control device. Please have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer immediately.
NOTICE
We recommend that the headlight aiming be adjusted after an accident or after the headlight assembly is reinstalled at an authorized Kia dealer.
NOTICE
You can find moisture inside the lens of lamps after a car wash or driving in the rain. It is a natural event caused by the temperature difference between the inside and the outside of the lamp and does not mean there is a problem with its functions. The moisture inside the lamp would disappear if you drive the vehicle with the headlamp turned on. However, the level at which the moisture is removed may differ depending on the size/location/condition of the lamp. If the moisture continues to stay inside the lamp, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
If you don't have the necessary tools, the correct bulbs and the expertise, consult an authorized Kia dealer. In many cases, it is difficult to replace vehicle light bulbs because other parts of the vehicle must be removed before you can get to the bulb. This is especially true if you have to remove the headlamp assembly to get to the bulb(s).
Removing/installing the headlamp assembly can result in damage to the vehicle. If non-genuine parts or substandard bulbs are used, it may lead to blowing a fuse or other wiring damages.
Do not install extra lamps or LEDs to the vehicle. If additional lights are installed, it may lead to lamp malfunctions and flickering. Additionally, the fuse box and other wiring may be damaged.
Light bulb position (Front)
(1) Headlamp (Low) (Bulb type)
(2) Headlamp (High) (Bulb type)
(3) Front turn signal lamp (Bulb type)
(4) Position lamp (LED type)
(5) Side marker (LED type)
(6) Headlamp (Low/High) (LED type)
(7) Headlamp (Low Assist) (LED type)
(8) Front turn signal lamp (LED type)
(9) Position lamp / Day time running lamp (LED type)
(10) Front fog lamp (Bulb type)
(11) Front fog lamp (LED type)
Light bulb position (Rear)
(1) Stop and tail lamp (Bulb type)
(2) Tail lamp (Bulb type)
(3) Rear turn signal lamp (Bulb type)
(4) Back Up lamp (Bulb type)
(5) Side marker (Bulb type)
(6) Tail lamp (LED type)
(7) Stop and tail lamp (LED type)
(8) Side marker (LED type)
(9) License plate lamp (Bulb type)
(10) High mounted stop lamp (LED type)
Light bulb position (Side)
- Side repeater lamp (LED type)
Headlamp (Low beam) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A)
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb cover by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb-socket from the headlamp assembly by turning the bulb-socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the bulb-socket align with the slots on the headlamp assembly.
4. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket by pulling it out.
5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the bulb-socket.
6. Install the bulb-socket in the headlamp assembly by aligning the tabs on the bulb-socket with the slots in the headlamp assembly. Push the bulb-socket into the headlamp assembly and turn the bulb-socket clockwise.
7. Install the headlamp bulb cover by turning it clockwise.
Headlamp bulb
WARNING
Halogen bulbs contain pressurized gas that will produce flying pieces of glass if broken.
Always handle them carefully, and avoid scratches and abrasions. If the bulbs are lit, avoid contact with liquids.
- Never touch the glass with bare hands. Residual oil may cause the bulb to overheat and burst when lit.
A bulb should be operated only when installed in a headlight. - If a bulb becomes damaged or cracked, replace it immediately and carefully dispose of it.
- Wear eye protection when changing a bulb. Allow the bulb to cool down before handling it.
Headlamp (High beam) bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A)
- Open the hood.
- Remove the headlamp bulb cover by turning it counterclockwise.
- Disconnect the headlamp bulb socket-connector.
- Remove the bulb-socket from the headlamp assembly by turning the bulb-socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the bulb-socket align with the slots on the headlamp assembly
- Install a new bulb-socket assembly in the headlamp assembly by aligning the tabs on the bulb-socket with the slots in the headlamp assembly. Push the bulb-socket into the headlamp assembly and turn the bulb-socket clockwise.
- Install the headlamp bulb cover by turning it clockwise.
Headlamp bulb
WARNING
Halogen bulbs contain pressurized gas that will produce flying pieces of glass if broken.
Always handle them carefully, and avoid scratches and abrasions. If the bulbs are lit, avoid contact with liquids.
- Never touch the glass with bare hands. Residual oil may cause the bulb to overheat and burst when lit.
A bulb should be operated only when installed in a headlight. - If a bulb becomes damaged or cracked, replace it immediately and carefully dispose of it.
- Wear eye protection when changing a bulb. Allow the bulb to cool down before handling it.
Front turn signal lamp bulb replacement (Headlamp Type A)
- Open the hood.
- Remove the bulb-socket from the headlamp assembly by turning the bulb-socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the bulb-socket align with the slots on the headlamp assembly.
- Remove the bulb from the bulbsocket by pressing it in and rotating it counterclockwise until the tabs on the bulb align with the slots in the bulb-socket. Pull the bulb out of the bulb-socket.
- Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the bulb-socket and rotating it until it locks into place.
- Install the socket in the headlamp assembly by aligning the tabs on the bulb-socket with the slots in the assembly. Push the bulb-socket into the headlamp assembly and turn the socket clockwise.
Position lamp (LED type) replacement (Headlamp Type A)
If the position lamp (LED) (1) does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer. The LED lamps cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated unit. The LED lamps has to be replaced with the unit. A skilled technician should check or repair the position lamp (LED), for it may damage related parts of the vehicle.
Side marker (front) (LED type) bulb replacement
If the side marker (LED) (1) does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
The LED lamps cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated unit. The LED lamps has to be replaced with the unit. A skilled technician should check or repair the side marker (LED), for it may damage related parts of the vehicle.
Headlamp (LED type) replacement (Headlamp Type B)
If the Low/High beam lamp(1,2), Front turn signal lamp(3), Day time running lamp/Position lamp(4) does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer. The LED lamps cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated unit. The LED lamps has to be replaced with the unit.
A skilled technician should check or repair the head lamp (LED), for it may damage related parts of the vehicle.
Side repeater lamp (LED type) bulb replacement
If the side repeater lamp (LED) (1), does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer. The LED lamps cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated unit. The LED lamps has to be replaced with the unit. A skilled technician should check or repair the side repeater lamp (LED), for it may damage related parts of the vehicle.
Front fog lamp bulb replacement
If the front fog lamp (1) does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Stop and tail lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement
- Open the liftgate.
- Open the service cover.
- Remove the nuts from the vehicle.
- Remove the rear combination lamp assembly from the body of the vehicle.
- Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector
6. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly.
7. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it counterclockwise until the tabs on the bulb align with the slots in the socket. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
8. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks into place.
9. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the slots in the assembly. Push the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise.
10. Install the rear combination lamp assembly to the body of the vehicle.
11. Install the service cover.
Rear turn signal lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Open the service cover.
3. Remove the nuts from the vehicle.
4. Remove the rear combination lamp assembly from the body of the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector.
6. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly.
7. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it counterclockwise until the tabs on the bulb align with the slots in the socket. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
8. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks into place.
9. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the slots in the assembly. Push the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise.
10. Install the rear combination lamp assembly to the body of the vehicle.
11. Install the service cover.
Side marker (rear) (Bulb type) bulb replacement
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Open the service cover.
3. Remove the nuts from the vehicle.
4. Remove the rear combination lamp assembly from the body of the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector.
6. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly.
7. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket by pulling it out.
8. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the bulb-socket.
9. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the slots in the assembly. Push the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise.
10. Install the rear combination lamp assembly to the body of the vehicle.
11. Install the service cover.
Side marker (rear) (LED type) bulb replacement
If the side marker (LED) (1) does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer. The LED lamps cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated unit. The LED lamps has to be replaced with the unit. A skilled technician should check or repair the side marker (LED), for it may damage related parts of the vehicle.
Tail lamp (inside) (Bulb type) bulb replacement
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the service cover
3. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing it in and rotating it counterclockwise until the tabs on the bulb align with the slots in the socket. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the socket and rotating it until it locks into place.
6. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the slots in the assembly. Push the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise.
7. Install the service cover.
Back up lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the service cover.
3. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly.
4. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket by pulling it out.
5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the bulb-socket.
6. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket with the slots in the assembly. Push the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise.
7. Install the service cover.
Stop and tail lamp (LED type) bulb replacement
If the stop and tail lamp (LED) (1,2), does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer. The LED lamps cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated unit. The LED lamps has to be replaced with the unit. A skilled technician should check or repair the stop and tail lamp (LED), for it may damage related parts of the vehicle.
High mounted stop lamp (LED type) bulb replacement
If the high mounted stop lamp (LED) (1) does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer. The LED lamps cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated unit. The LED lamps has to be replaced with the unit. A skilled technician should check or repair the high mounted stop lamp (LED), for it may damage related parts of the vehicle.
License plate lamp bulb replacement
1. Remove the lamp cover by using a screwdriver.
2. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket by pulling it out.
3. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into the bulb-socket.
4. Install the lamp cover to the lamp housing.
Map lamp (Bulb type) bulb replacement
WARNING
Prior to working on the Interior lamps, ensure that the “OFF” button is depressed to avoid burning your fingers or receiving an electric shock.
1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the lens cover from lamp housing.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Align the lens cover tabs with the lamp housing notches and snap the lens into place.
CAUTION
Be careful not to dirty or damage the lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.
Map lamp (LED type) bulb replacement
If the map lamp (LED) (1), does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
The LED lamps cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated unit. The LED lamps has to be replaced with the unit.
A skilled technician should check or repair the map lamp (LED), for it may damage related parts of the vehicle.
Room lamp bulb replacement
WARNING
Prior to working on the Interior lamps, ensure that the “OFF” button is depressed to avoid burning your fingers or receiving an electric shock.
1.Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the lens cover from lamp housing.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Align the lens cover tabs with the lamp housing notches and snap the lens into place.
CAUTION
Be careful not to dirty or damage the lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.