Lighting
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 lights 30 seconds after the ignition key is removed and the driver’s door is opened and closed.
- With this feature, the parking lights 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 lights on when the ignition key is removed, perform the following:
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ON again using the light switch on the steering column.
Daytime running light
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, and it is especially helpful after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will turn the dedicated lamp OFF when :
1.The headlight switch is on
- It includes that the headlight is on in the dark when the headlight switch is in the auto light position.
2.The engine is off
3.Engaging the Parking Brake
Lighting control
The light switch has a Headlight and a Parking light 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) Parking & Tail light
(4) Headlight position
Parking & Tail light
When the light switch is in the parking light position, the tail, license and parking lights will turn ON.
Headlight position
When the light switch is in the headlight position, the head, tail, license lights will turn ON.
✽ NOTICE
The ignition switch must be in the ON position to turn on the headlights.
Auto light/DBL position
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.
If your vehicle is equipped with the dynamic bending light (DBL), it will also operate when the headlamp is ON.
CAUTION
- Never place anything over the sensor (1) located on the instrument panel, 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 headlight high beams are switched on.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on for a prolonged time while the engine is not running.
WARNING - High beams
Do not use high beam when there are other vehicles in front of your vehicle. Using high beam could obstruct the other driver's vision.
To flash the headlights, 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.
High Beam Assist
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
1.Place the light switch in the AUTO position.
2.Turn on the high beam by pushing the lever away from you. The High Beam Assist (AUTO) indicator will illuminate.
3.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 (AUTO) 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.
4.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 following 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 that 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 in the following conditions:
- When the light from a vehicle is not detected because of lamp damage, or because it is hidden from sight, etc.
- When the lamp of a vehicle is covered with dust, snow or water.
- When the light from a 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 on the windshield.
- Have the windshield glass replaced by 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 not be able to function if sunlight is reflected.
- At times, the High Beam Assist system may not operate due to system limitations. 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.
✽ 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.
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.
- If a different wattage bulb is installed on the vehicle, this warning message is not displayed.
Headlight leveling device
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 liftgate, 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)
Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) uses the steering angle and vehicle speed, to keep your field of vision wide by swiveling and leveling the headlamp.
Change the switch to the AUTO position when the engine is running. The dynamic Bending Light (DBL) 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, but leveling operates continuously.
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 your vehicle checked by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.
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