2019 KIA SORENTO head lamp

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Parking & Tail light ( )
When the light switch is in the park-
ing light position, the tail, license and
instrument panel lights will turn ON.
Headlight position ( )
When the light switch is in the head-
light position, the head, tail, license
lights will turn ON.
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NOTICE
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position to turn on the headlights.
Auto light position (if equipped)
When the lights are in the “Auto”
position, It will operate when the igni-
tion is in “ON” or the engine is run-
ning. To change to the Auto function,
Select the light switch to “AUTO”,
and the light will turn on or off
depending on the ambient light
detected by the sensor (1). Once the
light switch is positioned to the auto
light position, at first, the wiper will
turn on and then, after 5 seconds the
head lamp will turn on automatically.
If headlights came on due to wind-
shield wipers coming on the head
lamp will turn off 60 seconds after
the wipers are turned off.
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High beam operation
To turn on the high beam headlamp,
push the lever away from you. The
lever will return to its original position.
The high beam indicator will light
when the headlight high beams are
switched on.
To prevent from draining the battery,
do not leave the lights on for a pro-
longed time while the engine is not
running.To flash the headlights, pull the lever
towards you. It will return to the nor-
mal (low beam) position when
released. The headlight switch does
not need to be on to use this flashing
feature.
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WARNING - High beams
Do not use high beam when
there are other vehicles. Using
high beam could obstruct the
other driver’s vision.
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High Beam Assist (if equipped)
The High Beam Assist is a system
that automatically adjusts the head-
lamp range (switches between high
beam and low beam) according to
the brightness of other vehicles and
road conditions. Operating condition
1.Place the light switch in the AUTO
position.
2.Turn on the high beam by pushing the lever away from you.
The High Beam Assist ( ) indica-
tor will illuminate.
3.The High Beam Assist will turn on when vehicle speed is above 40
km/h (25 mph).
the High Beam Assist is operat-
ing, the High Beam Assist will
turn off and the high beam will be
on continuously. The High Beam
Assist ( ) indicator will turn off.
when the High Beam Assist is
operating, the High Beam Assist
will turn off.
4.If the light switch is placed to the headlamp position, the High Beam
Assist will turn off and the low
beam will be on continuously. The high beam switches to low beam
in the below conditions.
- When the High Beam Assist is off.
- When the light switch is not in the
AUTO position.
- When the headlamp is detected from the on-coming vehicle.
- When the tail lamp is detected from the front vehicle.
- When the surrounding is bright enough high beams are not need-
ed.
- When streetlights or other lights are detected.
- When vehicle speed is below 24 km/h (15 mph).
- When headlamp / taillamp of bicy- cle/motorcycle is detected
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The system may not operate normal-
ly in the below conditions.
When the light from the on-comingor front vehicle is not detected
because of lamp damage, hidden
from sight, etc.
When the lamp of the on-coming or front vehicle is covered with dust,
snow or water.
When the light from the on-coming or front vehicle is not detected
because of exhaust fume, smoke,
fog, snow, etc.
When the front window is covered with foreign matters such as ice,
dust, fog, or is damaged.
When there is a similar shape lamp with the front vehicle’s lamps.
When it is hard to see because of fog, heavy rain or snow.
When the headlamp is not repaired or replaced at an authorized deal-
er.
When headlamp aiming is not properly adjusted.
When driving on a narrow curved road or rough road. When driving downhill or uphill.
When only part of the vehicle in
front is visible on a crossroad or
curved road.
When there is a traffic light, reflect- ing sign, flashing sign or mirror.
When the road conditions are bad such as being wet or covered with
snow.
When the front vehicle’s head- lamps are off but the fog lamps on.
When a vehicle suddenly appears from a curve.
When the vehicle is tilted from a flat tire or being towed.
When the LKA (Lane Keeping Assist) system warning light illumi-
nates. (if equipped)✽ ✽ NOTICE
• Do not place any accessories,
stickers or tint the windshield.
• Have the windshield glass replaced from an authorized dealer.
• Do not remove or damage related parts of the High Beam Assist sys-
tem.
• Be careful that water doesn’t get into the High Beam Assist unit.
• Do not place objects on the dash- board that reflect light such as
mirrors, white paper, etc. The sys-
tem may malfunction if sunlight is
reflected.
• At times, the High Beam Assist system may not work properly,
always check the road conditions
for your safety. When the system
does not operate normally, manu-
ally change between the high
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Front fog light
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 headlight is turned on.
To turn off the fog lights, turn the fog
light 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.
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.
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For more information, refer to
“BULB WATTAGE” in chapter 8.
Headlight leveling device
(if equipped)
Automatic type
To ensure the proper headlight beam
is used under various conditions, the
headlight beam levels are automati-
cally adjusted depending on the
number of passengers, the weight in
the trunk, and other driving condi-
tions.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If it does not work properly even
though your car is inclined backward
according to passenger's posture, or
the headlight beam is irradiated to
the high or low position, have the sys-
tem be inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer.
Do not attempt to inspect or replace
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Dynamic Bending Light (DBL)
(if equipped)
Dynamic bending light uses the
steering angle and vehicle speed, to
keep your field of vision wide by
swiveling the headlamp.
Change the switch to the AUTO posi-
tion when the engine is running. The
dynamic bending light will operate
when the headlamp is ON. To turn off
the DBL, change the switch to other
positions. After turning the DBL off,
headlamp swiveling no longer
occurs. If the DBL malfunction indicator
comes on, the DBL is not working
properly. Drive to the nearest safe
location and restart the engine. If the
indicator continuously remains on,
have system be checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
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WELCOME SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Headlight (Headlamp) escort
function
The headlights (and/or taillights)
remain on for approximately 5 min-
utes after the ignition key is removed
or turned to the ACC or LOCK posi-
tion. However, if the driver’s door is
opened and closed, the headlights
are turned off after 15 seconds.
The headlights can be turned off by
pressing the lock button on the trans-
mitter or smart key twice or turning
off the light switch from the headlight
or Auto light position.
Interior light
When the interior light switch is in the
DOOR position and all doors (and lift-
gate) are locked and closed, the
room lamp will come on for 30 sec-
onds if any of the below is performed.
Without smart key system- When the door unlock button ispressed on the transmitter.
With the smart key system - When the door unlock button ispressed on the smart key.
- When the button of the outside door handle is pressed.
At this time, if you press the door lock
button, the lamps will turn off imme-
diately.
Pocket lamp (if equipped)
When all doors are locked and
closed, the pocket lamp will come on
for 15 seconds if any of the below is
performed.
With the smart key system - When the door unlock button ispressed on the smart key.
- When the button of the outside door handle is pressed.
At this time, if you press the door lock
button, the lamps will turn off imme-
diately.

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If you install aftermarket HID head
lamps, your vehicle’s audio and elec-
tronic devices may malfunction.Antenna
Pole antenna
Your vehicle uses a roof antenna to
receive AM or/and FM broadcast sig-
nals.
This antenna pole is removable. To
remove the roof antenna pole, turn it
counterclockwise. To install the roof
antenna pole, turn it clockwise.
Shark fin antenna
The shark fin antenna will receive the
AM, FM broadcast signals and
transmit data. When reinstalling your roof anten-
na, it is important that it is fully
tightened and adjusted to the
upright position to ensure proper
reception.
When cargo is loaded on the roof rack, do not place the cargo near
the antenna pole to ensure proper
reception.
AUDIO SYSTEM
CAUTION- Antenna
Before entering a place with alow height clearance or a carwash, remove the antenna poleby rotating it counterclockwise.If not, the antenna may be dam-aged.
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■Pole Type■Shark fin type