Lighting
This vehicle is equipped with a variety of lights to illuminate the interior and exterior of the vehicle.
CAUTION
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the headlamp and interior light on for a prolonged time while the engine is not running.
Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from being discharged if the lights are left in the ON position. The system automatically shuts off the parking light 30 seconds after the vehicle is turned off and the driver's door is opened and closed.
With this feature, the parking light will turn off automatically if the driver parks on the side of the road at night and opens the driver's side door.
If necessary, to keep the parking light on when the vehicle is turned off, perform the following:
1. Open the driver-side door.
2. Turn the parking light OFF and ON again using the light switch on the steering column.
Headlamp delay function
If you place the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button in the ACC or OFF position with the headlamps ON, the headlamps (and/or parking lights) remain on for about 5 minutes. However, with the engine off if the driver's door is opened and closed, the headlamps (and/or parking lights) are turned off after 15 seconds.
The headlamps (and/or parking lights) can be turned off by pressing the lock button on the remote key or smart key twice or turning the light switch to the OFF or AUTO position. However, if you turn the light switch to the AUTO position when it is dark outside, the headlamps will not be turned off.
You can activate or deactivate the Headlamp Delay function from the User Settings Mode in the LCD display. For more details, refer to "User settings mode" on page 4-97. If your vehicle is equipped with additional navigation, please refer to the infotainment system manual separately supplied.
NOTICE
If the driver exits the vehicle through another door besides the driver door, the battery saver function does not operate and the headlamp delay function does not turn OFF automatically. This may cause the battery to discharge. To avoid battery discharge, turn OFF the headlamps manually from the headlamp switch before exiting the vehicle.
Daytime Running Light (DRL) (if equipped)
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
The DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, and it is especially helpful after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL will turn the dedicated lamp OFF when:
- Position & Taillamp switch is on.
- The vehicle is off.
- The front fog light is on. (if equipped)
- Engaging the parking brake.
Lighting control
The light switch has a headlamp and a position lamp position.
To operate the lights, turn the knob at the end of the control lever to one of the following positions:
1. OFF position
2. Auto light position
3. Position & Taillamp
4. Headlamp position
Parking & Tail light
When the light switch is in the position lamp position, the front position lamp, taillamp, and the license plate lamp will turn ON.
Headlight position
When the light switch is in the headlamp position, headlamp (low beam), tail, license light will turn ON.
NOTICE
The ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button must be in the ON position to turn on the headlamps.
Auto light
When the light switch is in the AUTO light position, the taillamps and headlamps will turn ON or OFF automatically depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle.
CAUTION
- Never place anything over the sensor (1) located on the instrument panel as this will ensure better auto-light system control.
- Don't clean the sensor using a window cleaner, the cleaner may leave a light film which could interfere with sensor operation.
- If your vehicle has window tint or other types of metallic coating on the front windshield, the Auto light system may not work properly.
High beam operation
To turn on the high beam headlamp:
- Push the lever away from you. The lever will return to its original position. The high beam indicator will light when the headlamp high beams are switched on.
To flash the headlamps:
- Pull the lever towards you.
It will return to the normal (low beam) position when released. The headlamp switch does not need to be on to use this flashing feature.
Operating turn signals and lane change signals
High Beam Assist (if equipped)
The High Beam Assist is a system that automatically adjusts the headlamp range (switches between high beam and low beam) according to the brightness of other vehicles and road conditions.
Operating condition
- Place the light switch in the AUTO position.
- Turn on the high beam by pushing the lever away from you. The High Beam Assist indicator will illuminate.
- The High Beam Assist will turn on when vehicle speed is above 40 km/h (25 mph).
• If the lever is pushed away when the High Beam Assist is operating, the High Beam Assist will turn off and the high beam will be on continuously. The High Beam Assist indicator will turn off.
• If the lever is pulled towards you when the High Beam Assist is operating, the High Beam Assist will turn off. - If the light switch is placed to the headlamp position, the High Beam Assist will turn off and the low beam will be on continuously.
The high beam switches to low beam in the below conditions.
- When the High Beam Assist is off.
- When the light switch is not in the AUTO position.
- When the headlamp is detected from the on-coming vehicle.
- When the tail lamp is detected from the front vehicle.
- When the surrounding is bright enough high beams are not needed.
- When streetlights or other lights are detected.
- When vehicle speed is below 24 km/h (15 mph).
- When headlamp / taillamp of bicycle/motorcycle is detected
The system may not operate normally in the below conditions.
- When the light from the on-coming or front vehicle is not detected because of lamp damage, hidden from sight, etc.
- When the lamp of the on-coming or front vehicle is covered with dust, snow or water.
- When the light from the on-coming or front vehicle is not detected because of exhaust fume, smoke, fog, snow, etc.
- When the front window is covered with foreign matters such as ice, dust, fog, or is damaged.
- When there is a similar shape lamp with the front vehicle’s lamps.
- When it is hard to see because of fog, heavy rain or snow.
- When the headlamp is not repaired or replaced at an authorized dealer.
- When headlamp aiming is not properly adjusted.
- When driving on a narrow curved road or rough road.
- When driving downhill or uphill.
- When only part of the vehicle in front is visible on a crossroad or curved road.
- When there is a traffic light, reflecting sign, flashing sign or mirror.
- When the road conditions are bad such as being wet or covered with snow.
- When the front vehicle’s headlamps are off but the fog lamps on.
- When a vehicle suddenly appears from a curve.
- When the vehicle is tilted from a flat tire or being towed.
- When the LKA (Lane Keeping Assist) system warning light illuminates. (if equipped)
NOTICE
- Do not place any accessories, stickers or tint the windshield.
- Have the windshield glass replaced from an authorized dealer.
- Do not remove or damage related parts of the High Beam Assist system.
- Be careful that water doesn’t get into the High Beam Assist unit.
- Do not place objects on the dashboard that reflect light such as mirrors, white paper, etc. The system may malfunction if sunlight is reflected.
- At times, the High Beam Assist system may not work properly, always check the road conditions for your safety. When the system does not operate normally, manually change between the high beam and low beam.
Turn signals and lane change signals
The ignition switch must be on for the turn signals to function. To turn on the turn signals, move the lever up or down (A). The green arrow indicators on the instrument panel indicate which turn signal is operating. They will self-cancel after a turn is completed. If the indicator continues to flash after a turn, manually return the lever to the OFF position.
To signal a lane change, move the turn signal lever slightly and hold it in position (B). The lever will return to the OFF position when released. If an indicator stays on and does not flash or if it flashes abnormally, one of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out and will require replacement.
One touch turn signal
When changing lanes, move the lane change switch to the direction you want briefly. The lane change switch will move back to the original position but the turn signal will flash three times. This function assists the driver when changing lanes without pressing down on the lane change signal. Depending on the vehicle, the driver may select or deselect the one touch turn signal function. For more details, please refer to "vehicle settings" in chapter 4.
✽ NOTICE
If an indicator flash is abnormally quick or slow, a bulb may be burned out or have a poor electrical connection in the circuit.
Front fog light
Fog lights are used to provide improved visibility when visibility is poor due to fog, rain or snow, etc. The fog lights will turn on when the fog light switch (1) is turned to the on position after the headlight is turned on.
To turn off the fog lights, turn the fog light switch (1) to the OFF position.
When in operation, the fog lights consume large amounts of vehicle electrical power. Only use the fog lights when visibility is poor.
Check headlight
This warning message illuminates if there is a malfunction (burned-out bulb except LED lamp or circuit malfunction) with the headlamp. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
NOTICE
When replacing the bulb, use the same wattage bulb.
❈ For more information, refer to “BULB WATTAGE” in chapter 8.
Headlight leveling device (if equipped)
Automatic type
To ensure the proper headlight beam is used under various conditions, the headlight beam levels are automatically adjusted depending on the number of passengers, the weight in the trunk, and other driving conditions.
NOTICE
If it does not work properly even though your car is inclined backward according to passenger's posture, or the headlight beam is irradiated to the high or low position, have the system be inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Do not attempt to inspect or replace the wiring yourself.
Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) (if equipped)
Dynamic bending light uses the steering angle and vehicle speed, to keep your field of vision wide by swiveling the headlamp.
Change the switch to the AUTO position when the engine is running. The dynamic bending light will operate when the headlamp is ON. To turn off the DBL, change the switch to other positions. After turning the DBL off, headlamp swiveling no longer occurs.
If the DBL malfunction indicator comes on, the DBL is not working properly. Drive to the nearest safe location and restart the engine. If the indicator continuously remains on, have system be checked by an authorized Kia dealer.