Kia Sportage: Lighting controls

Operating lights

Operation

1. Low beam

2. Position lamps and tail lamps

3. OFF/O

4. AUTO (if equipped)

   • The tail lamps and headlights switch on or off automatically according to the amount of light outside the Kia Sportage.

TIP

The vehicle must be in the ON position for the headlights to operate.

CAUTION

• Do not cover the light sensor on the instrument panel. Keep it clear so the automatic lighting system can respond correctly to surrounding light.

• Do not clean the sensor with window cleaner. It may leave a film that interferes with the sensor’s operation.

• Window tint or other metallic coatings on the windscreen may prevent the automatic lighting system from working properly.

Operating turn signals

Operation

• Move the turn signal lever up or down (1) to indicate the direction you intend to turn.

NOTE

If a turn signal flashes unusually quickly or slowly, a bulb may have burned out or there may be a poor electrical connection in the circuit. The bulb or connection needs attention.

One-touch lane change function

Operation

• Move the turn signal lever up or down (2).

• Release the lever to activate the one-touch signal.

TIP

• You can enable or disable the One Touch Turn Signal function, or choose three, five or seven flashes, under Lights > One Touch Turn Signal in the Settings menu.

• If a turn signal remains on without flashing, or flashes abnormally, one of its bulbs may have burned out and need replacement.

Operating fog lights: (if equipped)

Operation

• Turn the front fog light switch (1) to the designated position.

• Front fog lights: / Rear fog lights:

Operating conditions

• The headlights must be on.

CAUTION

Fog lights use a considerable amount of the vehicle’s electrical power. Switch them on only when visibility is poor.

Operating high beam

Operation

• Push the lever away from you to switch on the high beams.

• Pull the lever towards you to flash the headlights

WARNING

Do not use the high beams when other vehicles are nearby. Their brightness may impair another driver’s vision.

Lighting functions

Battery saver function The battery saver function helps prevent the Kia Sportage battery from discharging when the vehicle is parked. After the engine is switched off, the system automatically turns ...

High Beam Assist (HBA): (if equipped)

High Beam Assist automatically changes the headlight range between high and low beam according to the brightness of detected vehicles and certain road conditions. Detecting sensor Refer to “Det...