2020 KIA OPTIMA Features and Functions Guide

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LIGHT BULBS
Bulb replacement precaution
Please keep extra bulbs on hand
with appropriate wattage ratings in
case of emergencies.
Refer to “Bulb Wattage” in chapter 8.
When changing lamps, first turn off
the engine at a safe place, firmly
apply the parking brake and detach
the battery’s negative (-) terminal.
net-work failure
The headlamp, taillight, and fog light
may light up when the head lamp
switch is turned ON, and not light up
when the taillight or for light switch is
turned ON. This may be cause by
network failure or vehicle electrical
control system malfunction. If there is
a problem, we recommend the sys-
tem be serviced by an authorized Kia
dealer.
trical control system stabilization
A normally functioning lamp may
flicker momentarily. This momentary
occurrence is due to the stabilization
function of the vehicle's electrical
control system. If the lamp stops
flickering after a few moments, the
vehicle does not require service.
However, if the lamp goes out after
the momentary flickering, or the flick-
ering continues, we recommend the
system be serviced by an authorized
Kia dealer.
WARNING- Working on the lights
Prior to working on the light,
firmly apply the parking brake,
ensure that the ignition switch
is turned to the LOCK position
and turn off the lights to avoid
sudden movement of the vehi-
cle , burns to your skin for fin-
gers, or an electric shock.
CAUTION -Light replace-
ment
Be sure to replace the burned- out bulb with one of the samewattage rating. Otherwise, itmay cause damage to the fuseor electric wiring system.
CAUTION -Headlamp
Lens
To prevent damage, do notclean the headlamp lens withchemical solvents or strongdetergents.
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✽ ✽NOTICE
• If the light bulb or lamp connector
is removed while the lamp is still
on, the fuse box's electronic sys-
tem may log it as a malfunction.
Therefore, a lamp malfunction
incident may be recorded as a
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) in
the fuse box.
• It is normal for an operating lamp to flicker momentarily. This is due
to a stabilization function of the
vehicle’s electronic control device.
If the lamp lights up normally
after momentarily blinking, then
it is functioning as normal.
However, if the lamp continues to
flicker several times or turns off
completely, there may be an error
in the vehicle’s electronic control
device. Please have the vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia
dealer immediately.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
We recommend that the headlight
aiming be adjusted after an accident
or after the headlight assembly is rein-
stalled at an authorized Kia dealer.
✽ ✽NOTICE
You can find moisture inside the lens
of lamps after a car wash or driving
in the rain. It is a natural event
caused by the temperature differ-
ence between the inside and the out-
side of the lamp and does not mean a
problem with its functions.
The moisture inside the lamp would
disappear if you drive the vehicle
with the headlamp turned on, how-
ever, the level at which the moisture
is removed may differ depending on
the size/location/condition of the
lamp. If the moisture continues to
stay inside the lamp, have the vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
If you don’t have the necessary tools,
the correct bulbs and the expertise,
consult an authorized Kia dealer. In
many cases, it is difficult to replace
vehicle light bulbs because other
parts of the vehicle must be removed
before you can get to the bulb. This is
especially true if you have to remove
the headlamp assembly to get to the
bulb(s).
Removing/installing the headlamp
assembly can result in damage to
the vehicle.
If non-genuine parts or substandard
bulbs are used, it may lead to blow-
ing a fuse or other wiring damages.
Do not install extra lamps or LEDs to
the vehicle. If additional lights are
installed, it may lead to lamp mal-
functions and flickering. Additionally,
the fuse box and other writing may
be damaged.
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Light bulb position (Front) (1) Front turn signal lamp (bulb type)
(2) Headlamp (Low) (bulb type)
(3) Headlamp (High) (bulb type)
(4) Day time running lamp/
Position lamp (LED type)
(5) Side marker (LED type)
(6) Headlamp (Low) (LED type)
(7) Headlamp (High) (LED type)
(8) Front fog lamp (bulb type)
(9) Front fog lamp (LED type)
OJFA078237
OJFA078238
OJFA078223
■ Head lamp - Type A
■ Front turn signal lamp (Head lamp - Type A)
■Head lamp - Type B
OJFA078239
OJFA078240
■Front fog lamp - Type A
■Front fog lamp - Type B
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Light bulb position (Rear)
(1) Rear turn signal lamp (bulb type)
(2) Back-up lamp (bulb type)
(3) Stop and tail lamp (bulb type)
(4) Tail lamp (bulb type)
(5) Side marker (bulb type)(6) Stop and tail lamp (LED type)
(7) Stop and tail lamp (LED type)
(8) Side marker (LED type)
(9) License plate lamp (bulb type)
(10) High mounted stop lamp (LED
type)
OJFA078092
OJFA078040
OJFA078241
■Rear combination lamp - Type A
■Rear combination lamp - Type B
■Rear combination lamp - Type C
OJFA078131
OJFA078132
■License plate lamp
■High mounted stop lamp
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Light bulb position (Side)
(1) Side repeater lamp (LED type)
Headlamp (Low beam) bulb
replacement (Headlamp Type A)
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
assembly.
4. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket by pulling it out. 5. Insert a new bulb into the bulb-
socket.
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 assembly and turn the
bulb-socket clockwise.
7. Install the headlamp bulb cover by turning it clockwise.
OJF075039L
OJF078243
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Headlamp bulbHeadlamp (High beam) bulb
replacement (Headlamp Type A)
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
assembly.WARNING- Halogen
bulbs
Handle halogen bulbs with care.
Halogen bulbs contain pres- surized gas that will produce
flying pieces of glass if bro-
ken.
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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 headlamp.
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 down before han-
dling it.
OJF078252
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5. Install a new bulb-socket assem-
bly in the headlamp assembly by
aligning the tabs on the bulb-sock-
et with the slots in the headlamp
assembly. Push the bulb-socket
into the headlamp assembly and
turn the bulb-socket clockwise.
6. Install the headlamp bulb cover by turning it clockwise.Front turn signal lamp bulb
replacement (Headlamp Type A)
If the front turn signal lamp (1) does
not operate, have the vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Headlamp (Low/High beam)
(LED type) bulb replacement
(Headlamp Type B)
If the low beam (1) and high beam (2)
do not operate, have the vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
The LED lamp cannot be replaced
as a single component because it is
an integrated unit. The LED lamp has
to be replaced with the unit.
A skilled technician should check or
repair the head lamp (LED), for it
may damage related parts of the
vehicle.
OJFHP076231N
OJFA078238
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Position lamp / Day time run-
ning lamp (LED type) replace-
ment (Headlamp Type A, B)
If the position lamp + DRL (LED) (1)
does not operate, have the vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.The LED lamp cannot be replaced
as a single component because it is
an integrated unit. The LED lamp has
to be replaced with the unit.
A skilled technician should check or
repair the position lamp + DRL
(LED), for it may damage related
parts of the vehicle.
Front fog lamp bulb replace-
ment
If the front fog lamp (1) does not
operate, have the vehicle checked by
an authorized Kia dealer.
OJF078245
OJFHP076191L
■Head lamp - Type A
■Head lamp - Type B
OJFA078250
OJFA078251
■Front fog lamp - Type A
■Front fog lamp - Type B
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