2019 KIA OPTIMA headlamp

Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-116
• Automatic turn off function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-116
• Room lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-116
• Map lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-117
• Trunk room lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-118
• Vanity mirror lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-118
• Glove box lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-118
Welcome system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-119
• Headlight (Headlamp) escort function . . . . . . . . . . 4-119
• Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-119
• Pocket lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-119
Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-120
• Rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-120
Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-121
• Heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-122
• System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-127
• Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-129
• Air conditioning refrigerant label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-129
• Checking the amount of air conditionerrefrigerant and compressor lubricant . . . . . . . . . . 4-130
Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . 4-131
• Automatic heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . 4-132
• Manual heating and air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . 4-133
• System operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-139
• Climate control air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-141 • Checking the amount of air conditioner
refrigerant and compressor lubricant . . . . . . . . . . 4-141
• Air conditioning refrigerant label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-142
Windshield defrosting and defogging . . . . . . . . . 4-143
• Manual climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-143
• Automatic climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-144
• Defogging logic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-145
Storage compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-148
• Center console storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-148
• Glove box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14\
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• Sunglass holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-149
Interior features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-150
• Cup holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-150
• Bottle holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-150
• Seat warmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-151
• Air ventilation seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-152
• Sunvisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
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• Power outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-153
• USB charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-154
• Coat hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15\
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• Floor mat anchor (s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-155
• Side curtain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-156
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Features of your vehicle
Lights
One Touch Turn Signal :- Off: The one touch turn signalfunction will be deactivated.
- 3, 5, 7 Flashes : The lane change signals will blink 3, 5 or 7 times
when the turn signal lever is
moved slightly.
❈ For more details, refer to “Lighting”
in this chapter.
Ambient Light Brightness (if equipped) :
- To select the brightness of theambient light. (Level 1 ~ 4)
Ambient Light Color (if equipped) : - To select the color of the ambientlight. (White / Orange / Red / Green
/ Blue / Violet / Link to Driver Mode) Headlight Delay :
- If this item is checked, the headlamp delay function will be acti-
vated.
❈ For more details, refer to “Lighting”
in this chapter.
Welcome Light(if equipped) : - If this item is checked, the wel-come light function will be activat-
ed. Sound
Parking Distance Warning Volume
(if equipped) :
- Adjust the Park Assist Systemvolume. (Level 1 ~ 3)
Welcome Sound (if equipped) : - If this item is checked, the wel-come sound function will be acti-
vated.
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Features of your vehicle
Low Fuel
This warning message illuminatesif the fuel tank is nearly empty.
- When the low fuel level warning
light is illuminated, add fuel as
soon as possible.
- When the trip computer displays “--- mile (or km)” as range.
Check high beam assist system
(if equipped)
This warning message illuminates if the high beam assist system has
a malfunction. In this case, have
your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Check headlight
This warning message illuminatesif there is a malfunction (burned-
out bulb except LED lamp or circuit
malfunction) with the headlamp. In
this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• When replacing the bulb, use the
same wattage bulb.
For more information, refer to
“BULB WATTAGE” in chapter 8.
• If different wattage bulb is equipped with the vehicle, this
warning message is not displayed.
Check Forward Collision-
avoidance Assist system (if equipped)
This warning message illuminates if there is a malfunction with the
Forward Collision-avoidance Assist
(FCA) system. In this case, have
your vehicle inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
❈ For more details, refer to “Forward
Collision-avoidance Assist(FCA)
system” in chapter 5.
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Forward Collision-avoid-
ance Assist Warninglight (FCA, if equipped)
This indicator light illuminates:
When there is a malfunction with the FCA.
In this case, have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia deal-
er.
Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) Warning Light(if equipped)
This warning light blinks:
When there is a malfunction with the Dynamic Bending Light (DBL).
If there is a malfunction with the
Dynamic Bending Light(DBL):
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and restart the engine. If the warning light
remains on, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
LED Headlamp 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 3seconds and then goes off.
When there is a malfunction with the LED headlamp.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.
This warning light blinks:
When there is a malfunction with a LED headlamp related part.
In this case, have your vehicle inspect-
ed by an authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION - LED
Headlamp Warning Light
Continuous driving with the LED Headlamp Warning Lighton or blinking can reduce LEDheadlamp (low beam) life.
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Features of your vehicle
High beam operation
To turn on the high beam headlamp,
push the lever away from you. The
lever will return to its original position.
To turn off the high beam headlamps,
pull the lever towards you. It will return
to the normal (low beam) position
when released.
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 engine is not running.
WARNING - High beams
Do not use high beam when
there are other vehicles in front
of your vehicle. Using high
beam could obstruct the other
driver’s vision.
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CAUTION
Never place anything over the sensor (1) located on theinstrument panel as this willensure better auto-light sys-tem control.
Do not clean the sensor using a window cleaner as the clean-er may leave a light film whichcould interfere with the sen-sor's operation.
If your vehicle has window tint or other types of metallic coat-ing on the front windshield,the Auto light system may notwork properly.
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(3) If the light switch is pulledtowards you when the high
beam is on by the High Beam
Assist, the low beam will be on
and the High Beam Assist will
turn off.
(4) If the light switch is turned to the headlamp position ( )
from AUTO position, the High
Beam Assist will turn off and
the low beam will be on. When the High Beam Assist is oper-
ating, 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 bicy- cle/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 the High Beam Assist is off.
When vehicle speed is below 15 mph (24 km/h).Warning light and message
When the High Beam Assist System
is not working properly, the warning
message will come on for a few sec-
ond. After the message disappears,
the master warning light ( ) will
illuminate. Take your vehicle to an
authorized Kia dealer and have the
system checked.
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When front visibility is poor - When the lamp of the on-com-ing or front vehicle is coveredwith dust, snow or water.
- When the light from the on- coming or front vehicle is notdetected because of exhaustfume, smoke, fog, snow, etc.
- When the front window is cov- ered with foreign matters.
- When it is hard to see because of fog, heavy rain or snow andetc.(Continued)
- When headlamp aiming is notproperly adjusted.
- When driving on a narrow curved road, rough road,downhill or uphill.
- When only part of the vehicle in front is visible on a cross-road or curved road.
- When there is a traffic light, reflecting sign, flashing signor mirror ahead.
- When there is a temporary reflector or flash ahead (con-struction area).
- When the road conditions are bad such as being wet, iced orcovered with snow.
- When a vehicle suddenly appears from a curve.
- When the vehicle is tilted from a flat tire or being towed.
(Continued)CAUTION
The High Beam Assist systemmay not work properly in the fol-lowing situations:
When the light from on-coming or front vehicle is poor
- When the light from the on- coming or front vehicle is notdetected because of lampdamage, hidden from sight,etc.
- When the lamp of the on-com- ing or front vehicle is coveredwith dust, snow or water.
- When the front vehicle's head- lamps are off but the foglamps on and etc.
When external condition is intervened
- When there is a similar shape lamp with the front vehicle'slamps.
- When the headlamp is not repaired or replaced at anauthorized dealer.
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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 connec-
tion in the circuit.
Check headlight
This warning message illuminates if
there is a malfunction (burned-out
bulb except LED lamp or circuit mal-
function) with the headlamp. In this
case, have your vehicle inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
✽ ✽NOTICE
• When replacing the bulb, use the
same wattage bulb.
For more information, refer to
“BULB WATTAGE” in chapter 8.
• If a different wattage bulb is installed on the vehicle, this warn-
ing message is not displayed.
Front fog light (if equipped)
Fog lights are used 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 headlights are turned on.
To turn off the fog lights, turn the
switch (1) to the off position.
When in operation, the fog lights
consume large amounts of vehicle
electrical power. Only use the fog
lights when visibility is poor.
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