2017 KIA OPTIMA PLUG-IN HYBRID high beam

Headlamp (HID type) bulb
replacement
If the light bulb does not operate, werecommend that you checked an au‐
thorized Kia dealer.
WARNING
nHID Headlamp (if equipped)
Do not attempt to replace or inspectthe HID headlamp (XENON bulb) dueto electric shock danger. If the lightbulb does not operate, we recom‐mend that you checked an author‐ized Kia dealer.
NOTICE
HID lamps have superior perform‐
ance vs. halogen bulbs. HID lamps
are estimated by the manufacturer
to last twice as long or longer than
halogen bulbs depending on their
frequency of use. They will probably
require replacement at some point in
the life of the vehicle. Cycling the
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headlamps on and off more than
typical use will shorten HID lamps
life. HID lamps do not fail in the
same manner as halogen incandes‐
cent lamps. If a headlamp goes out
after a period of operation but will
immediately relight when the head‐
lamp switch is cycled it is likely the
HID lamp needs to be replaced. HID
lamping components are more com‐
plex than conventional halogen bulbs
thus have higher replacement cost.
Headlamp (low beam) bulb
replacement
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1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb cover by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb-socket from the headlamp assembly by turning the
bulb-socket counterclockwise until
the tabs on the bulb-socket align
with the slots on the headlamp as‐
sembly.
4. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket by pulling it out.
5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it in‐ to the bulb-socket.
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6. Install the bulb-socket in the head‐lamp assembly by aligning the tabs
on the bulb-socket with the slots in
the headlamp assembly. Push the
bulb-socket into the headlamp as‐
sembly and turn the bulb-socket
clockwise.
7. Install the headlamp bulb cover by turning it clockwise.
Headlamp bulb
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WARNING
nHalogen bulbs
•Halogen bulbs contain pressurizedgas that will produce flying piecesof glass if broken.
•Always handle them carefully, andavoid scratches and abrasions. Ifthe bulbs are lit, avoid contactwith liquids. Never touch the glasswith bare hands. Residual oil maycause the bulb to overheat andburst when lit.A bulb should be operated onlywhen installed in a headlight.
•If a bulb becomes damaged orcracked, replace it immediatelyand carefully dispose of it.
•Wear eye protection when chang‐ing a bulb. Allow the bulb to cooldown before handling it.
Headlamp (high beam) bulb
replacement
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1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb coverby turning it counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the headlamp bulb socket-connector.
4. Remove the bulb-socket from the headlamp assembly by turning the
bulb-socket counterclockwise until
the tabs on the bulb-socket align
with the slots on the headlamp as‐
sembly.

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Maintenance

5. Install a new bulb-socket assemblyin the headlamp assembly by align‐
ing the tabs on the bulb-socket
with the slots in the headlamp as‐
sembly. Push the bulb-socket into
the headlamp assembly and turn
the bulb-socket clockwise.
6. Install the headlamp bulb cover by turning it clockwise.
Headlamp (high/low beam) LED
replacement
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If the light bulb (Low(2), High(3)) does
not operate, we recommend you to have it checked at an authorized Kia
dealer.
Front turn signal lamp bulb
replacement
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1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the bulb-socket from the headlamp assembly by turning the
bulb-socket counterclockwise until
the tabs on the bulb-socket align
with the slots on the headlamp as‐
sembly.
3. Remove the bulb from the bulb- socket by pressing it in and rotat‐
ing it counterclockwise until the tabs on the bulb align with the slots
in the bulb-socket. Pull the bulb out
of the bulb-socket 4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it in‐
to the bulb-socket and rotating it
until it locks into place.
5. Install the socket in the headlamp assembly by aligning the tabs on
the bulb-socket with the slots in
the assembly. Push the bulb-sock‐
et into the headlamp assembly and
turn the socket clockwise.
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