2021 Kia Seltos Owners Manual - Lighting

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 headlight 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 position lamp 30 seconds after the vehicle is turned off and the driver's door is opened and closed.

With this feature, the position lamp 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 position lamp on when the vehicle is turned off, perform the following:

1. Open the driver-side door.

2. Turn the position lamp OFF and ON again using the light switch on the steering column.

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:

• The headlight switch is on.

• The vehicle is off.

• The front fog light is on.

• Engaging the Parking Brake.

Lighting control

The light switch has a headlight 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 (if equipped)

3. Position & Tail lamp

4. Headlight position

Position & Tail lamp 

When the light switch is in the position lamp position, the front position lamp and auxiliary lamp (if equipped), tail, license light will turn ON.

Notice

Auxiliary lamp will be ON only in position lamp  condition.

Head light (Low Beam) 

When the light switch is in the head light position, head light (low beam), tail, license light will turn ON.

Notice

The ignition switch must be in the ON position to turn on the headlights.

Auto light (if equipped)

When the light switch is in the AUTO light position, the taillights and headlights 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.

Operating high beam 

To turn on the high beam headlamp:

To flash the headlights:

• Push the lever away from you.

  The lever will return to its original position.

  The high beam indicator will light when the headlight high beams are switched on.

  Warning

  Do not use high beam when there are other vehicles. Using high beam could obstruct the other driver's vision.

• Pull the lever towards you.

  

  It will return to the normal (low beam) position when released. The headlight switch does not need to be on to use this flashing feature.

Operating turn signals and lane change signals

The ENGINE START/STOP button must be on for the turn signals to function.

To turn on the turn signals:

To signal a lane change:

• 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.

• 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 lane change function

To activate a one-touch lane change function, move the turn signal lever slightly and then release it. The lane change signals will blink 3, 5 or 7 times.

You can activate or deactivate the One Touch Turn Signal function or choose the number of blinking (3, 5, or 7) by selecting "User Settings →Lights → One Touch Turn signal".

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.

Operating front fog light  (if equipped)

Fog lights are designed 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 ON position.

Caution

When in operation, the fog lights consume large amounts of vehicle electrical power. Only use the fog lights when visibility is poor.

Headlight leveling device

To adjust the headlight beam level according to the number of the passengers and loading weight in the luggage area, turn the beam leveling switch.

The higher the number of the switch position, the lower the headlight beam level. Always keep the headlight beam at the proper leveling position, or headlights may dazzle other road users.

Listed below are the examples of proper switch settings. For loading conditions other than those listed below, adjust the switch position so that the beam level may be the nearest as the condition obtained according to the list.