Kia Niro EV 2021 Interior lights User Manual

Introduction

The Kia Niro EV 2021’s interior lighting is purposefully created to improve visibility, practicality, and ambiance inside the car. The interior lighting system offers a cozy and welcoming environment for both drivers and passengers using a combination of practical and aesthetically pleasing features. The Kia Niro EV 2021 interior lighting offer a variety of options to meet various demands and preferences, ranging from overhead lights to footwell illumination. The interior lights in the Kia Niro EV 2021 offer an adaptable and customized lighting experience, whether you’re seeking for bright and concentrated lighting for utilitarian needs or soft and ambient lighting for a pleasant journey.

The Kia Niro EV 2021’s interior lighting is purposefully created to improve visibility, practicality, and ambiance inside the car. The interior lighting system offers a cozy and welcoming environment for both drivers and passengers using a combination of practical and aesthetically pleasing features. The Kia Niro EV 2021 interior lighting offer a variety of options to meet various demands and preferences, ranging from overhead lights to footwell illumination. The interior lights in the Kia Niro EV 2021 offer an adaptable and customized lighting experience, whether you’re seeking for bright and concentrated lighting for utilitarian needs or soft and ambient lighting for a pleasant journey.

Warning and indicator lights

The warning light and indicator light indicate a situation where the driver should be careful and whether the various functions are activated.

Warning lights
The warning light indicates situations that require the driver to pay attention.

NOTICE
Warning lights
Make sure that all warning lights are OFF after starting the vehicle. If any light is still ON, this indicates a situation that needs attention.

Service Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:

• When the POWER button is in the ON position.
  • It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a problem with related parts of the electric vehicle control system, such as sensors, etc.

When the warning light illuminates while driving, or does not go OFF after starting the vehicle, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Air bag Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
  • It illuminates for approximately 6 seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with the SRS.
  In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Seat Belt Warning Light
This warning light informs the driver that the seat belt is not fastened.

For more details, refer to the “Seat Belts” in chapter 3.

Parking Brake & Brake
Fluid Warning Light

This warning light illuminates:

• • Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
    It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds.
  • It remains on if the parking brake is applied.
• When the parking brake is applied.
• When the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low.
  • If the warning light illuminates with the parking brake released, it indicates the brake fluid level in reservoir is low.

If the brake fluid level in the reservoir is low:

1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. With the engine stopped, check the brake fluid level immediately and add fluid as required (For more details, refer to “Brake Fluid” in chapter 7). Then check all brake components for fluid leaks. If any leaks in the brake system are still found, the warning light remains on, or the brakes do not operate properly, do not drive the vehicle.
   In this case, have your vehicle towed to an authorized Kia dealer and inspected.

Dual-diagonal braking system
Your vehicle is equipped with dual-diagonal braking systems. This means you still have braking on two wheels even if one of the dual systems should fail.
With only one of the dual systems working, more than normal pedal travel and greater pedal pressure are required to stop the vehicle.
Also, the vehicle will not stop in as short a distance with only a portion of the brake system working.
If the brakes fail while you are driving, shift to a lower gear for addition-al engine braking and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driving the vehicle with a warning light ON is dangerous. If the Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Light illuminates when the parking brake released, it indicates that the brake fluid level is low.
In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
  • It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
    When there is a malfunction with the ABS (The normal braking system will still be operational without the assistance of the anti-lock brake system).
    In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) System
Warning Light

These two warning lights illuminate at the same time while driving:

• When the ABS and regular brake system may not work normally. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING
Electronic Brake force Distribution
(EBD) System Warning Light
When both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on, the brake system will not work normally and you may experience an unexpected and dangerous situation during sudden braking thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
In this case, avoid high speed driving and abrupt braking. Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

NOTICE
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light
When the ABS Warning Light is on or both ABS and Parking Brake & Brake Fluid Warning Lights are on, the speedometer, odometer, or trip-meter may not work. Also, the EPS Warning Light may illuminate and the steering effort may increase or decrease.
In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

Electronic Power
Steering (EPS) Warning Light
This warning light illuminates: Electronic Power
Steering (EPS) Warning Light

Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
It remains on until the engine is started.

• When there is a malfunction with the EPS.
  In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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• Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
  This warning light illuminates
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• Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
  • It remains on until the engine is started.
• When there is a malfunction with the emission control system.
  In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
Driving with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on may cause damage to the emission control systems which could affect drivability and/or fuel economy.

CAUTION
Catalytic Converter Damage
If the Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (MIL) illuminates, potential catalytic converter damage is possible which could result in loss of engine power.
In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

Charging System Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:

• When the 12-volt battery level is low or a failure occurs on the charging system such as LDC.
  If the warning light turns on while driving, move the vehicle to a safe location, turn off and turn on the vehicle again, and check if the warning light turns off. If the warning light remains on, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
• Even if the warning light turns off, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
  If you drive the vehicle while the warning light is on, vehicle speed may be limited and the 12-volt battery may be discharged.

* LDC: Low voltage DC-DC Converter.
High Voltage Battery Low Level Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:

• When the high voltage battery level is low. When the warning light turns ON, charge the battery immediately.

Power Down Warning
This warning light illuminates: When the power is limited for the safety of the electric vehicle. Power can be limited for the follow-ing reasons.

• The high voltage battery level is below a certain level or voltage is decreasing.
• The temperature of the motor or high voltage battery is too high or too low.
• There is a problem with the cooling system, or a failure that may interrupt normal driving.

NOTICE
Do not accelerate or start the vehicle suddenly when the power down warning light is ON.

Charge the battery immediately when the high voltage battery level is not enough.

Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:

• Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
  • It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
• When one or more of your tires are significantly underinflated.

❈ For more details, refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)”

This warning light remains on after blinking for approximately 60 seconds or repeats blinking and off at the intervals of approximately 3 seconds:

• When there is a malfunction with the TPMS.
  In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible.

For more details, refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)”

WARNING
Low tire pressure

• Significantly low tire pressure makes the vehicle unstable and can contribute to loss of vehicle control and increased braking distances.
  Continued driving or low pressure tires will cause the tires to overheat and fail.

WARNING
Safe Stopping

• The TPMS cannot alert you to severe and sudden tire damage caused by external factors.
• If you notice any vehicle instability, immediately take your foot off the accelerator pedal, apply the brakes gradually with light force, and slowly move to a safe position off the road.

Master Warning Light
This warning light informs the driver the following situations

• LED headlamp malfunction (if equipped)
  Blind-Spot Collision Warning mal-function (if equipped)
  Smart Cruise Control malfunction

Forward Collision-Avoidance
Assist malfunction

• Blind-Spot Collision Warning radar
  blocked (if equipped)
• Smart Cruise Control radar blocked
  Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist radar blocked
  • Lamp malfunction
  • High Beam Assist malfunction (if equipped

To identify the details of the warning, look at the LCD display.

• Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light (if equipped)This warning light illuminates:
  • Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position.
    • It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
  • When there is a malfunction with the EPB.
    In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

NOTICE
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light

The Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light may illuminate when the Electronic Stability control (ESC) Indicator Light comes on to indicate that the ESC is not working properly (This does not indicate malfunction of the EPB).

LED Headlamp Warning Light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates:

• • When the POWER button is in the ON position.
    It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
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• When there is a malfunction with the LED headlamp.
  In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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• This warning light blinks:
• When there is a malfunction with a LED headlamp related part.
  In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

CAUTION
LED Headlamp Warning Light
Continuous driving with the LED Headlamp Warning Light on or blinking can reduce LED headlamp (low beam) life.

Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) Warning Light
This indicator light illuminates:

• When the POWER button is in the ON position.
  It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.

   

  • When FCA is turned off.
  • When the radar sensor or cover is blocked with dirt or snow. Check the sensor and cover and clean them by using a soft cloth.
  • When there is a malfunction with FCA. If this occurs, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

* For more details, refer to “Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA)(Sensor fusion)”

Indicator lights
The indicator light indicates whether the various functions are activated.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:

• When the POWER button is in the ON position.
  • It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
• When there is a malfunction with the ESC system.
  In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

This indicator light blinks:
While the ESC is operating.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:

• When the POWER button is in the ON position.
  • It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off.
• When you deactivate the ESC  system by pressing the ESC OFF button.

* For more details, refer to “Electronic stability control (ESC)”

Charging Cable Connection Indicator

This indicator illuminates in red
when the charging cable is connected.

Immobilizer Indicator Light (With Smart Key)

This indicator light illuminates for up to 30 seconds:

• When the vehicle detects the smart key in the vehicle with the POWER button in the ACC or ON position.
  • Once the smart key is detected, you can start the vehicle ( indicator ON).
  • The indicator light goes off after starting the vehicle ( indicator ON).

This indicator light blinks for a few seconds:

• When the smart key is not in the vehicle.
  • At this time, you cannot start the vehicle.
    This indicator light illuminates for 2 seconds and goes off:
• If the smart key is in the vehicle  and the POWER button is ON, but the vehicle cannot detect the smart key.
  In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

This indicator light blinks:

• When the battery of the smart key is weak.
  When there is a malfunction with the immobilizer system.
  In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Turn Signal Indicator Light
This indicator light blinks:

• When you turn the turn signal light on.
  If any of the following occurs, there may a malfunction with the turn signal system.
  In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
• The indicator light does not blink but illuminates.
• The indicator light blinks more rapidly.
  The indicator light does not illuminate at all.

Low Beam Indicator Light equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:

• When the headlights are on.
• High Beam Indicator Light
  This indicator light illuminates:

   

  • When the headlights are on and in the high beam position
    When the turn signal lever is pulled into the Flash-to-Pass position.

  High beam assist indicator (if equipped)Auto
  This warning light illuminates :

  • When the high-Beam is on with the light switch in the AUTO light position.
    If your vehicle detects oncoming or preceding vehicles, the High beam assist system will switch the high beam to low beam automatically.

  For more details, refer to “High beam assist” in this chapter.

  Light ON Indicator Light

  This indicator light illuminates:

  • When the tail lights or headlights are on.

  Front Fog Indicator Light (if equipped)
  This indicator light illuminates:

  • When the front fog lights are on.

Ready Indicator
This indicator illuminates:
When the vehicle is ready to be driven.

• ON: Normal driving is possible.
  OFF: Normal driving is not possible, or a problem has occurred.
  Blinking: Emergency driving. When the ready indicator goes OFF or blinks, there is a problem with the system. In this case, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
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• LKA (Lane Keeping Assist) Indicator
  The LKA indicator will illuminate when you turn Lane Keeping Assist
  on by pressing the Lane Safety button.
  If there is a problem with the system, the yellow LKA indicator will illuminate.

* For more details, refer to “Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)”

Cruise Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:

• When Cruise Control is enabled. * For more details, refer to “Smart Cruise Control (SCC)” –

SPORT Mode Indicator Light

This indicator light illuminates:

• When you select “SPORT” mode as drive mode.

* For more details, refer to “Drive mode integrated control system”

ECO Mode Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates:

• When you select “ECO” mode as drive mode.
  * For more details, refer to “Drive mode integrated control system”
• ECO+ Mode Indicator+
  This indicator light illuminates:
  When you select “ECO+” mode as drive mode.

* For more details, refer to “Drive mode integrated control system”

• Rear View Monitor (RVM)

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• Rear View Monitor will activate with the POWER button ON and the shifter dial into the R (Reverse) position.

• This function is a supplemental function only. It is the responsibility of the driver to always check the inside/outside rearview mirrors and the area behind the vehicle before and while backing up because there is a dead zone that can’t be seen by the camera.
• If the camera lens is covered with foreign material, the Rear View Monitor may not operate normally. Always keep the camera lens clean.
  However, do not use chemical sol-vents such as strong detergents containing high alkaline or volatile organic solvents (gasoline, acetone etc.). This may damage the camera lens.

* If your vehicle is equipped with Infotainment System, rearview display image will show behind the vehicle through the multimedia monitor while backing-up. Refer to a separately supplied manual for detailed information.

WARNING
Backing up & using camera
Never rely solely on the rear view camera when backing up. You must always use methods of viewing the area behind you, including looking over both shoulders, as well as continuously checking all three rear view mirrors. Due to the difficulty of ensuring that the area behind you remains clear, always back up slowly and stop immediately if you even suspect that a person, and especially a child, might be behind you.

Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) (if equipped)

Reverse Parking Distance Warning assists the driver during backward movement of the vehicle by chiming if any object is sensed within a distance of 49 in (120 cm) behind the vehicle.

This function is a supplemental function and it is not intended to nor does it replace the need for extreme care and attention of the driver.
The sensing range and objects detectable by the back sensors (1) are limited. Whenever backing-up, pay as much attention to what is behind you as you would in a vehicle without a Reverse Parking Distance Warning.

WARNING
Reverse Parking Distance Warning Never rely solely on Reverse Parking Distance Warning. Always perform a visual inspection to make sure the vehicle is clear of all obstructions before moving the vehicle in any direction. Stop immediately if you are aware of a child or other person anywhere near your vehicle. Some objects may not be detected by the sensors, due to the object’s size or material.

Operation of Reverse Parking Distance Warning
Operating condition

Press the Parking Distance Warning Off button to turn off the Reverse Parking Distance Warning. The indicator light on the button will turn on.

• This function will activate when backing up with the POWER button ON.
  If the vehicle is moving at a speed over 3 mph (5 km/h), the function may not be activated correctly.

   

  • The sensing distance while Reverse Parking Distance Warning  is in operation is approximately 49 in (120 cm).
  •  When more than two objects are  sensed at the same time, the closest one will be recognized first.

Types of warning sound	Indicator*
When an object is 24 in to 48 in (60cm to 120cm) from the rear bumper: Buzzer beeps intermittently.
When an object is 12 in to 24 in (30cm to 60cm) from the rear bumper: Buzzer beeps more frequently
When an object is within 12 in (30cm) of the rear bumper: Buzzer sounds continuously.

NOTICE
The indicator may differ from the illustration as objects or sensors status.
If the indicator blinks, have the system checked by a professional workshop, preferably an authorized Kia dealer.

Non-operational conditions of Reverse Parking Distance Warning
Reverse Parking Distance Warning may not operate properly when:

• Moisture is frozen to the sensor.
  (It will operate normally when the moisture has been cleared.)
• The sensor is covered with foreign matter, such as snow or water, or the sensor cover is blocked. (It will operate normally when the material is removed or the sensor is no longer blocked.)
• Driving on uneven road surfaces (unpaved roads, gravel, bumps, gradient).
• Objects generating excessive noise (vehicle horns, loud motor-cycle engines, or truck air brakes) are within range of the sensor.
• Heavy rain or water spray exists.
• Wireless transmitters or mobile phones are within range of the sensor.
  The sensor is covered with snow.
• Trailer towing
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• The detecting range may decrease when:
  The sensor is stained with foreign matter such as snow or water. (The sensing range will return to normal when removed.)
• Outside air temperature is extremely hot or cold.

The following objects may not be recognized by the sensor:

• Sharp or slim objects such as ropes, chains or small poles.
• Objects which tend to absorb the sensor frequency such as clothes, spongy material or snow.
• Undetectable objects smaller than 40 in (100 cm) in height and narrower than 6 in (14 cm) in diameter.
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• Reverse Parking Distance Warning precautions
  Reverse Parking Distance Warning may not sound consistently depending on the speed and shapes of the objects detected.
• Reverse Parking Distance Warning may malfunction if the vehicle bumper height or sensor installation has been modified or dam-aged. Any non-factory installed equipment or accessories may also interfere with the sensor performance.
• The sensor may not recognize objects less than 12 in (30 cm) from the sensor, or it may sense an incorrect distance. Use caution.
• When the sensor is frozen or stained with snow, dirt, or water, the sensor may be inoperative until the stains are removed using a soft cloth.
• Do not push, scratch or strike the sensor. Sensor damage could occur.

NOTICE
This function can only sense objects within the range and location of the sensors; it can not detect objects in other areas where sensors are not installed. Also, small or slim objects, such as poles, or objects located between sensors may not be detected by the sensors.
Always visually check behind the vehicle when backing up.
Be sure to inform any drivers of the vehicle that may be unfamiliar with the function regarding the functions capabilities and limitations.

Self-diagnosis
If you don’t hear an audible warning sound or if the buzzer sounds intermittently when shifting the gear to the R (Reverse) position, this may indicate a malfunction in Reverse Parking Distance Warning. If this occurs, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING
Your new vehicle warranty does not cover any accidents or damage to the vehicle or injuries to its occupants due to a Reverse Parking Distance Warning malfunction. Always drive safely and cautiously.

Lighting

This vehicle is equipped with a variety of lights to illuminate the interior and interior of the vehicle.

Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from being dis-charged if the lights are left in the ON position. The system automatically shuts off the parking lights 30 seconds after the vehicle is turned off 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 vehicle is turned off, 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.

Headlight escort function (if equipped)
If you turn the POWER button to the ACC or OFF position with the head-lights ON, the headlights remain on for about 5 minutes.
However, if the driver’s door is opened and closed, the headlights are turned off after 15 seconds.
The headlights can be turned off by pressing the lock button on the transmitter (or smart key) one more or turning the light switch to the OFF position.

Daytime running light (DRL)
The Daytime Running Lights 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 sun-set.

The DRL system 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 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 / DRL 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 instrument panel lights will turn ON.

Headlight position

When the light switch is in the head-light position, the head, tail, license lights will turn ON.

NOTICE
The POWER button must be in the
ON position to turn on the head-lights.

Auto light

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.
When the light switch is positioned at an auto light position, at first, the wiper will turn on and then, after 5 seconds the head lamp will turn on automatically.
If the head lamp has been turned on due to this function of the vehicle, the head lamp will turn off 60 seconds after the wiper has been turned off.

CAUTION

• Never place anything over the sensor (1) located on the instrument panel, as this will ensure better auto-light system control.
• Do not clean the sensor using a window cleaner. The cleaner may leave a light film which could interfere with sensor operations.
• 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:

• 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 vehicle is off.

WARNING
High beams
Do not use high beam when there are other vehicles in front of or approaching 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.

Operating turn signals and lane change signals

The POWER button 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.

Operating front fog light
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 OFF position.

High Beam Assist (HBA) (if equipped)
High Beam Assist is a function automatically adjusts the headlamp range (switches between high beam and low beam) depending to the brightness of detected vehicles and certain road conditions.

Operating High Beam Assist
High Beam Assist can be operated using the light switch.

1. Place the light switch in the AUTO position.
2. Turn on the high beam by pushing the switch away from you. The High Beam Assist ( ) indicator will illuminate.

High Beam Assist will turn on when vehicle speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h).
The details of operation with the light switch while High Beam Assist is on are below.

• If the light switch is pushed away, the High Beam Assist will turn off and the high beam will be on.
• If the light switch is pulled towards you when the high beam is off, the high beam will be on without canceling the operation of High Beam Assist. (When you hands off, the switch will move to the middle and the high beam will turn off.)
• If the light switch is pulled towards you when the high beam is on by High Beam Assist, the low beam will be on and High Beam Assist will turn off.
• If the light switch is turned to the headlamp position ( ) from AUTO position, High Beam Assist will turn off and the low beam will be on.

When High Beam Assist is operating, the high beam switches to low beam in the following conditions.

• When the headlamp is detected from the on-coming vehicle.
• When the tail lamp is detected from the front vehicle.
  When headlamp / tail lamp of bicycle/motorcycle is detected.
• When the surrounding is so bright that high beams are not needed.
• When streetlights or other lights are detected.
  When the light switch is not in the AUTO position.
  When High Beam Assist is off.
  When vehicle speed is below 15 mph (24 km/h).

High Beam Assist warning light and message
When High Beam Assist is not working properly, a warning message will come on for a few second.

After the message disappears, the master warning light ( ) will illuminate. Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked.

CAUTION
High Beam Assist may not work properly in the following situations

• When the light from a vehicle is poor
  • 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 a vehicle’s headlamps are off but the fog lamps are on and etc.
  • When external conditions intervene
    • When there is a lamp that has a similar shape as a vehicle’s lamps.
    • When the headlamp is not repaired or replaced at an authorized Kia dealer.
    • When the headlamp aiming is not properly adjusted.
    • When driving on a narrow curved road, rough road, down-hill 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 ahead.
      When there is a temporary reflector or flash ahead (construction area).
      When the road conditions are bad such as being wet, iced or covered with snow.
    • When a vehicle suddenly appears from a curve.
      When the vehicle is tilted from a flat tire or being towed.
  • When front visibility is poor
    • When the lamp of the on-coming or front 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 substance.
    • When it is hard to see because of fog, heavy rain or snow and etc.

NOTICE
Do not disassemble a front view camera temporarily for tinted window or attaching any types of coatings and accessories. If you disassemble the camera and assemble it again, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked.

• When you replace or reinstall the windshield glass, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked.
• Be careful that water doesn’t get into High Beam Assist unit and do not remove or damage parts of High Beam Assist.
• Do not place objects on the dash board that reflect light, such as  mirrors, white paper, etc. The system may not be able to function if sunlight is reflected.
• At times, High Beam Assist may not operate due to system limitations. The system is for your convenience only.
  It is the responsibility of the driver to drive safely and always check the road conditions.
• When the system does not operate normally, change the lamp position manually between the high beam and low beam.

Wipers and washers
The wipers and washers remove foreign substances from the wind-shield and rear window, helping to maintain visibility.

Front windshield wiper/washer

Rear windshield wiper/washer

A: Wiper speed control (front)

• MIST Single wipe
• OFF Off
• INT  Intermittent wipe
• LO  Low wiper speed
  HI High wiper speed
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• B: Intermittent control wipe time adjustment

C: Wash with brief wipes (front)*
D: Rear wiper/washer control*

• HI 􀀂 Continuous wipe
• LO 􀀂 Intermittent wipe*
• OFF 􀀂 Off
  E: Wash with brief wipes (rear)*
  * if equipped
•  
• Windshield washers
  Operates as follows when the POWER button is turned ON.
  MIST: For a single wiping cycle, move the lever to this (MIST) position and release it. The wipers will operate continuously if the lever is held in this position.
•  
• OFF: Wiper is not in operation
  INT: Wiper operates intermittently at the same wiping intervals. Use this mode in light rain or mist. To vary the speed setting, turn the speed control switch.
  LO: Normal wiper speed
  HI: Fast wiper speed

NOTICE
If there is heavy accumulation of snow or ice on the windshield, defrost the windshield for about 10 minutes, or until the snow and/or ice is removed before using the windshield wipers to ensure proper operation. If you do not remove the snow and/or ice before using the wiper and washer, it may damage the wiper and washer system.

Operating windshield washer
Use this function when the wind-shield is dirty.

1. Move the wiper speed control switch to the OFF position.
2. Pull the lever gently toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield and to run the wipers

1-3 cycles.
The spray and wiper operation will continue until you release the lever.

If the washer does not work, check the washer fluid level. If the fluid level is not sufficient, you will need to add appropriate non-abrasive windshield washer fluid to the washer reservoir.
The reservoir filler neck is located in the front of the motor compartment on the passenger side.

CAUTION
Washer pump
To prevent possible damage to the washer pump, do not operate the washer when the fluid reservoir is empty.

WARNING
Obscured visibility
Do not use the washer in freezing temperatures without first warming the windshield with the defrosters; the washer solution could freeze on the windshield and obscure your vision.

CAUTION
Wipers & windshields

• To prevent possible damage to the wipers or windshield, do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry.
• To prevent damage to the wiper blades, do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other sol-vents on or near them.
• To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, do not attempt to move the wipers manually.

Operating rear window wiper and washer switch
The rear window wiper and washer switch is located at the end of the wiper and washer switch lever.
Turn the switch to the desired position to operate the rear wiper and washer.

• HI: Continuous wipe
• LO: Intermittent wipe
• OFF: OFF
• Push the lever away from you to spray rear washer fluid and to run the rear wipers 1~3 cycles.

The spray and wiper operation will continue until you release the lever.

Interior lights

This vehicle is equipped with lights throughout the vehicle to illuminate the interior.
Do not use the interior lights for extended periods when the vehicle is off.
It may cause battery discharge.

WARNING
Interior Lights
Do not use the interior lights when driving in the dark. Accidents could happen because the view may be obscured by interior lights.

Automatic turn off function (if equipped)
The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 20 minutes after the POWER button is turned off, if the lights are in the ON position.
If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatically turn off approximately 5 seconds after the system is armed.

Room lamp

Type A

Type B

• The light stays on at all times.

Map lamp

Type A

Type B

• Press the lens (1) to turn ON the map lamp.
  To turn the map lamp OFF press the lens (1) again.
• (2): DOOR mode
  • The map lamp and room lamp come on when a door is opened. The lamps go out after approximately 30 seconds.
  • The map lamp and room lamp come on for approximately 30 seconds when doors are unlocked with a transmitter or smart key as long as the doors are not opened.
  • The map lamp and room lamp will stay on for approximately 20 minutes if a door is opened with the POWER button in the ACC or LOCK/OFF position.
  • The map lamp and room lamp will stay on continuously if the door is opened with the POWER button in the ON position.
  • The map lamp and room lamp will go out immediately if the POWER button is changed to the ON position or all doors are locked.
    To turn off the DOOR mode, press the DOOR button (2) once again (not pressed).

NOTICE
The DOOR mode and ROOM mode cannot be selected at the same time.

Front Room Lamp: 

• Type A

(3): Press this switch to turn the front and rear room lamps on.
(4): Press this switch to turn the front and rear room lamps off.

• Type B
• (3): Press this switch to turn
  the front and rear room lamps on and off.

Liftgate room lamp
The liftgate room lamp comes on when the liftgate is opened.

NOTICE
The liftgate lamp comes on as long as the liftgate lid is open. To prevent unnecessary charging system drain, close the liftgate lid securely after using the liftgate.

Vanity mirror lamp

• Push the switch to turn the light on or off.
  • The lamp will turn on if this button is pressed.
  • The lamp will turn off if this button is pressed.

TIONCAU
Vanity mirror lamp
Always have the switch in the off position when the vanity mirror lamp is not in use. If the sun visor is closed without the lamp off, it may discharge the battery or damage the sun visor.

Welcome system

The welcome system is a function that illuminates the surroundings or the interior when the driver approaches or exits the vehicle.

Headlight (Headlamp) escort function
The headlights (and/or taillights) remain on for approximately 5 minutes after the vehicle is turned off. However, if the driver’s door is opened and closed, the headlights are turned off after 15 seconds.
The headlights can be turned off by pressing the lock button on the transmitter or smart key twice or turning off the light switch from the headlight or Auto light position.

Interior light
When the interior light switch is in the DOOR position and all doors (and liftgate) are locked and closed, the room lamp will come on for 30 seconds if any of the following occurs.

• With the smart key system – When the door unlock button is pressed on the smart key.
  • When the button of the outside door handle is pressed.

At this time, if you press the door lock button, the lamps will turn off immediately.

Pocket lamp (if equipped)
When all doors are locked and closed, the pocket lamp will come on for 15 seconds if any of the below is performed.

• With the smart key system
  • When the door unlock button is pressed on the smart key.
  • When the button of the outside door handle is pressed.

At this time, if you press the door lock button, the lamps will turn off immediately.

Defroster

The vehicle is equipped with a defroster for removing frost or fog from the rear window.

CAUTION
Conductors
To prevent damage to the conductors bonded to the inside surface of the rear window, never use sharp instruments or window cleaners containing abrasives to clean the window.

If you want to defrost and defog the front windshield, refer to “Wind-shield defrosting and defogging”.

Operating rear window defroster
The defroster heats the window to remove frost, fog and thin ice from the rear window, while the vehicle is on.
If there is heavy accumulation of snow on the rear window, brush it off before operating the rear defroster.

To activate the rear window defroster:

• Press the rear window defroster button located in the center facia switch panel.
  The indicator on the rear window defroster button illuminates when the defroster is ON.
  The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 20 minutes or when the POWER button is turned off.

To turn off the defroster:

• Press the rear window defroster button again.

Outside mirror defroster (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the outside rearview mirror defrosters, they will operate at the same time you turn on the rear window defroster.

FAQs

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