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Flashing Headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever
toward you. It will return to the normal
position when released. The head-
light switch does not need to be on to
use this flashing feature.Turn 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. Green arrow indicators on the
instrument panel indicate which turn
signal is operating. They will self-can-
cel after a turn is completed. If the
indicator continues to flash after a
turn, manually return the lever to the
OFF (middle) position.Lane change signals
To signal a lane change, move the
turn signal lever slightly and hold it in
position. The lever will return to the
OFF (center) 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.DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE4-60
AUTOOFF
OFFON
S2BLA438
A
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T
OOFF
OFFONS2BLA439
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Backing up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel
with one hand. Then, to move the
trailer to the left, just move your hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the
right, move your hand to the right.
Always back up slowly and, if possi-
ble, have someone guide you.
Making turns
When you’re turning with a trailer,
make wider turns than normal. Do
this so your trailer won’t strike soft
shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees,
or other objects. Avoid jerky or sud-
den maneuvers. Signal well in
advance.Turn signals when towing a trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle
has to have a different turn signal
flasher and extra wiring.
The green arrows on your instrument
panel will flash whenever you signal a
turn or lane change. Properly con-
nected, the trailer lights will also flash
to alert other drivers that you’re about
to turn, change lanes, or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green
arrows on your instrument panel will
flash for turns even if the bulbs on the
trailer are burned out. Thus, you may
think drivers behind you are seeing
your signals when, in fact, they are
not. It’s important to check occasion-
ally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still
working. You must also check the
lights every time you disconnect and
then reconnect the wires.Do not connect a trailer lighting sys-
tem directly to your vehicle’s lighting
system.
Use only an approved trailer wiring
harness. Your authorized Kia dealer
can assist you in installing the wiring
harness.
DRIVING TIPS
5-39
WARNING
Using an improper trailer wiring
harness could lead to malfunc-
tioning of your vehicles electri-
cal system and a possible acci-
dent.
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlight Replacement
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the light assembly from
the body of the vehicle loosening
the bolts.
MAINTENANCE
7-33
S2BLA725A Headlight
Headlight
Front turn signal light
WARNING- Working on the lights
Prior to working on the light,
firmly apply the parking brake
and ensure that the ignition
switch is turned to the “LOCK”
position to avoid sudden move-
ment of the vehicle and burning
your fingers or receiving an
electric shock.
WARNING- Halogen Bulbs
Halogen bulbs contain pres-
surized gas that will produce
flying pieces of glass if bro-
ken.
Always handle them carefully,
and avoid scratches and abra-
sions. If the bulbs are lit, avoid
contact with liquids. Never
touch the glass with bare
hands. Residual oil may cause
the bulb to overheat and burst
when lit. A bulb should be
operated only when installed
in a headlight.
If a bulb becomes damaged or
cracked, replace it immediate-
ly and carefully dispose of it.
Wear eye protection when
changing a bulb. Allow the
bulb to cool before handling
it.
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7. Remove the bulb from the head-
light assembly.
8. Install a new headlight bulb and
snap the headlight bulb retaining
wire into position by aligning the
wire with the groove on the bulb.
9. Connect the headlight bulb socket-
connector.
10. Install the headlight bulb cover by
turning it clockwise.
11. Connect the headlight main con-
nector.
12. Reinstall the light assembly to the
body of the vehicle.Front Turn Signal Light Bulb
Replacement
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the light assembly from
the body of the vehicle removing
the bolts.
3. Disconnect the front turn signal
light electrical connector.4. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counter clockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
5. Remove the bulb from the socket
by pressing it in and rotating it until
the tabs on the bulb align with the
slot in the socket. Pull the bulb out
of the socket.
MAINTENANCE
7-35
S2BLA729
S2BLA726C Front turn signal light
electrical connector
S2BLA726B
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6. Install a new bulb by inserting it
into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.
7. Install the socket in the assembly
by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
8. Connect the front turn signal light
electrical connector.
9. Reinstall the light assembly to the
body of the vehicle.Front Fog Light Bulb
Replacement
1. Reach your hand into the front
bumper below the fog light hous-
ing.2. Remove the socket from the hous-
ing by turning the socket counter
clockwise until the tabs on the
socket align with the slots on the
housing.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out.
4. Install a new bulb in the socket.
5. Install the socket in the housing by
aligning the tabs on the socket with
the slots in the housing. Insert the
socket into the housing and turn
the socket clockwise.MAINTENANCE7-36
S2BLA737
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4. Remove the bulbs by pulling them
straight out.
5. Install new bulbs in the socket.
6. Install the trim securely with the
fasteners.License Plate Light
1. Loosen the lens retaining screws
with a cross-tip screwdriver.
2. Remove the lens.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it
straight out.
4. Install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the lens securely with the
lens retaining screws.Rear Combination Light Bulb
Replacement
1. Open the rear hatch.
MAINTENANCE
7-39
S2BLA746A Stop/Tail light
Turn signal light
Back up light
Side marker light
S2BLA744A
S2BLA745
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
Light bulbs Tires
Light Bulb Wattage
Exterior Lights
Headlights (High/Low) 55 / 55
Front turn signal / position lights 28 / 8
Front fog lights 27
Front side marker 5
Rear turn signal lights 27
Stop and tail lights 27 / 8
Back-up lights 27
License plate lights 5
High mounted stop light 5
Rear side marker 5
Interior Lights
Room lamp 10
Map lamp 10
Rear cargo area lamp 10
Door courtesy lamp 5
Vanity mirror lamp 3
Size
Tire WheelInflation Pressure
P245/70R16 7JJ×1630 psi
(210 kPa)
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