Light bulbs
Light bulbs are installed in various parts of the vehicle to provide lighting inside and outside the vehicle as well as to alert other vehicles.
Bulb replacement precaution
Please keep extra bulbs on hand with appropriate wattage ratings in case of emergencies. Refer to "Bulb wattage" on page 8- 4. When changing lamps, first turn off the vehicle 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 headlight unit. This may damage the headlights 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
Have the headlight aiming adjusted by an authorized Kia dealer after an accident or after the headlight assembly is reinstalled.
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)
Headlamp - Type A
Headlamp - Type B
Fog lamp
- Headlamp (Low) (LED type)
- Headlamp (High) (LED type)
- Headlamp (High and Auxiliary Low) (LED type)
- Daytime running lamp / Position lamp / Turn signal lamp (LED type)
- Front fog lamp (LED type)
- Front side marker lamp (LED type)
Light bulb position (Rear)
Rear combination lamp - Type A
Rear combination lamp - Type B
License Plate lamp
High mounted stop lamp
- Tail lamp (Bulb type)
- Tail lamp (LED type)
- Back up lamp (Bulb type)
- Tail lamp & stop lamp (Bulb type)
- Tail lamp & stop lamp (LED type)
- Rear side marker lamp (LED type)
- Turn signal lamp (Bulb type)
- License plate lamp (Bulb type)
- High mounted stop lamp (LED type)
Light bulb position (Side) (if equipped)
1. Side repeater lamp (LED type)
Replacing headlamp, position lamp/ daytime running lamp bulb, turn signal lamp bulb (LED type)
Type A
Type B
If the headlamp, position lamp/daytime running lamp, turn signal lamp LED does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Replacing front fog lamp bulb (LED type) (if equipped)
If the front fog lamp LED (1) does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Replacing front side marker lamp bulb (LED type)
If the front side marker lamp LED (1) does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Replacing side repeater lamp bulb (LED type)
If the side repeater lamp LED (1) does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Replacing rear tail & stop lamp, stop lamp, turn signal lamp, back up lamp bulb (Bulb type)
Type A
Type B
- Tail and stop lamp
- Tail lamp (center)
- Turn signal lamp
- Back up lamp
To replace the bulb:
- Engage the parking brake, shift to P and turn the ignition OFF.
- Turn of the rear combination lamp.
- Open the trunk.
- Remove the rear combination lamp assembly or rear trunk trim from the body of vehicle using the flat-blade screwdriver.
- Remove the socket from the assembly by pressing it in and rotating it counterclockwise.
- Pull the bulb out of the socket.
- Insert a new bulb into socket.
- Push the socket into the assembly and turn the socket clockwise.
- Reinstall the assembly to the body of the vehicle.
Replacing tail lamp, tail & stop lamp, rear side marker bulb (LED type)
If the tail lamp (1), tail & stop lamp (2) and side marker lamp (3) does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Replacing high mounted stop lamp bulb (LED type)
If the high mounted stop lamp (LED type) (1) does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer. The LED lamp cannot be replaced as a single component because it is an integrated unit. The LED lamp has to be replaced with the unit.
A skilled technician should check or repair the high mounted stop lamp (LED type), for it may damage related parts of the vehicle.
Replacing license plate lamp bulb (Bulb type)
To replace the bulb:
- Engage the parking brake, shift to P and turn the ignition OFF.
- Turn of the lamp.
- Using a screwdriver, gently pry the lamp assembly.
- Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
- Install a new bulb in the socket.
- Install the lamp assembly to interior.
Replacing map lamp bulb (Bulb/LED type) (if equipped)
Bulb type
LED type
WARNING
Interior lamps
Prior to working on the Interior lamps, ensure that the "OFF" button is depressed to avoid burning your fingers or receiving an electric shock.
- Engage the parking brake, shift to P and turn the ignition OFF.
- Turn off the lamp.
- Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the lens cover from lamp housing.
- Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
- Install a new bulb in the socket.
- Align the lens cover tabs with the lamp housing notches and snap the lens into place
If the map lamp bulb/LED (1) does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer. The LED lamp cannot be replaced as a single unit because it is an integrated unit. The LED lamp 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.
NOTICE
Be careful not to dirty or damage the lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.
Replacing vanity mirror lamp bulb (Bulb type) (if equipped)
WARNING
Interior lamps
Prior to working on the Interior lamps, ensure that the "OFF" button is depressed to avoid burning your fingers or receiving an electric shock.
To replace the bulb:
1. Engage the parking brake, shift to P and turn the ignition OFF.
2. Turn of the lamp.
3. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the lamp assembly from interior.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
5. Install a new bulb in the socket.
6. Install the lamp assembly to interior.
Replacing room lamp bulb (Bulb type) (if equipped)
WARNING
Interior lamps
Prior to working on the Interior lamps, ensure that the "OFF" button is depressed to avoid burning your fingers or receiving an electric shock.
- Engage the parking brake, shift to P and turn the ignition OFF.
- Turn off the lamp.
- Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the lens cover from lamp housing.
- Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
- Install a new bulb in the socket
- Align the lens cover tabs with the lamp housing notches and snap the lens into place.
NOTICE
Be careful not to dirty or damage the lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.
Replacing room lamp bulb (LED type) (if equipped)
If the Room lamp (LED) (1) does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer. The LED lamps cannot be replaced as a single component because they are part of an integrated unit. The LED lamps have to be replaced with the unit. A skilled technician should check or repair the Room lamp (LED), for it may damage related parts of the vehicle.
Replacing personal lamp bulb (LED type)
If the personal lamp LED (1) does not operate, have the vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Replacing trunk room lamp (Bulb type)
WARNING
Interior lamps
Prior to working on the Interior lamps, ensure that the "OFF" button is depressed to avoid burning your fingers or receiving an electric shock.
- Engage the parking brake, shift to P and turn the ignition OFF.
- Turn off the lamp.
- Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the lamp assembly from interior.
- Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
- Install a new bulb in the socket.
- Install the lamp assembly to interior
CAUTION
Be careful not to dirty or damage the lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.