Features of your vehicle
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Headlight leveling device (if equipped)
Manual type
To adjust the headlight beam level
according to the number of passen-
gers 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 head-
light beam at the proper leveling
position, or headlights may dazzle
other road users. Listed below are the examples of
proper switch settings. For loadingconditions other than those listed
below, adjust the switch position so
that the beam level may be the near-est as the condition obtained accord-ing to the list.
Automatic type
It automatically adjusts the headlight
beam level according to the number
of passengers and loading weight inthe luggage area.
And it offers proper headlight beam
under various conditions.
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Loading conditionSwitch
position
Driver only0
Driver + Front passenger0
Driver + Front passenger+
3rd row passenger1
Full passengers
(Including driver)1
Full passengers (including driv-
er) + Maximum permissible load-ing2
Driver + Maximum permissible loading3
WARNING
If it does not work properly even
though your car is inclined
backward according to passen-
ger's posture, or the headlightbeam is irradiated to the high or
low position, we recommend
that the system be inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer. Do not attempt to inspect or
replace the wiring yourself.
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Maintenance
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlight bulb coverby turning it counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the headlight bulb socket-connector.
4. Unsnap the headlight bulb retain- ing wire by depressing the end
and pushing it upward.
5. Remove the bulb from the head- light assembly.
6. Install a new headlight bulb and snap the headlight bulb retaining
wire into position by aligning the
wire with the groove on the bulb. 7. Connect the headlight bulb socket-
connector.
8. Install the headlight bulb cover by turning it clockwise.
✽✽ NOTICE
If the headlight aiming adjustment
is necessary after the headlight
assembly is reinstalled, we recom-
mend that you consult an authorized
Kia dealer.
Headlight (HID type), position, turn signal, and front fog light bulb replacement
If the light bulb does not operate, we
recommend that you have the vehi-
cle checked by an authorized Kia
dealer.
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WARNING
- HID Headlight low beam (if equipped)
Do not attempt to replace or
inspect the low beam (XENON
bulb) due to electric shock dan-
ger. If the low beam (XENON
bulb) is not working, we recom-
mend that you have your vehi-
cle checked by an authorized
Kia dealer.
