2021 KIA SPORTAGE light

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Maintenance
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.
Use only bulbs of the specifiedwattage.• Lamp part malfunction due to 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.
• Lamp part malfunction due to elec- 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 and burning your fingers or
receiving 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 connectoris 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
reinstalled 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 dis-
appear if you drive the vehicle with
the headlamp turned on, however,
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, we recommend
that you 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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Maintenance
Light bulb position (Front)
(1) Headlamp (Low/High)
(2) Front turn signal lamp (Bulb type)
(3) Day time running lamp/ Position lamp (Bulb type)
(4) Side marker (Bulb type)
(5) Front turn signal lamp (LED type)
(6) Day time running lamp/ Position lamp (LED type)
(7) Side marker (LED type)
(8) Fog lamp (Bulb type)
(9) Fog lamp (LED type)
OQL078087N
OQL078039N
■ Head lamp - Type A
■Head lamp - Type BOQL078052N
OQL078053N
■Fog lamp - Type A
■Fog lamp - Type B

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Light bulb position (Rear)
(1) Tail lamp (Bulb type)
(2) Stop and tail lamp (Bulb type)
(3) Side marker (Bulb type)
(4) Stop lamp (LED type)
(5) Stop and tail lamp (LED type)
(6) Side marker (LED type)
(7) Rear turn signal lamp (Bulb type)
(8) Back up lamp (Bulb type)
(9) License plate lamp (Bulb type)
(10) High mounted stop lamp (LED type)
OQL078042N
OQL078043N
OQL078085N
■Rear combination lamp - Type A
■ Rear combination lamp - Type B
■Rear turn signal & Back up lamp
OQL078046N
OQL078084N
■License plate lamp
■High mounted stop lamp

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Maintenance
Light bulb position (Side)
(if equipped)
(1) Side repeater lamp (LED type)
Headlamp (High/Low beam)
bulb replacement
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. 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.
OQL075047OQL075049

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Front fog lamp (Bulb and LED
type) bulb replacement
If the front fog lamp (Bulb and LED
type) does not operate, we recom-
mend that you have your vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
Stop and tail lamp bulb
replacement
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Open the service cover.
3. Loosen the light assembly retain-ing screws with a cross-tip screw-
driver. 4. Remove the rear combination
lamp assembly from the body of
the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the rear combination lamp connector.
OQL078089L
OQL078088L
■Type A
■Type BOQL075059
OQL078060

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APPEARANCE CARE
Exterior care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning
and caution statements that appear
on the label.
Finish maintenance
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish
from rust and deterioration, wash it
thoroughly and frequently at least
once a month with lukewarm or cold
water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road
driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip. Pay special attention to
the removal of any accumulation of
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign mate-
rials. Make sure the drain holes in the
lower edges of the doors and rocker
panels are kept clear and clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar
deposits can damage your vehicle’s
finish if not removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain water
may not completely remove all these
deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on
painted surfaces, may be used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not allow soap to dry on the finish.After washing the vehicle, test the
brakes while driving slowly to see if
they have been affected by water. If
braking performance is impaired, dry
the brakes by applying them lightly
while maintaining a slow forward
speed.

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Specifications, Consumer information, Reporting safety defects
BULB WATTAGE
Light BulbWattage (W) Bulb type
Front Headlamps (Low)
Bulb type
60HB3
LED type LEDLED
Headlamps (High) Bulb type
60HB3
LED type LEDLED
Front turn signal lamps Bulb type
28PY28/8W
LED type LEDLED
Position lamps Bulb type 1
5P21/5W
Bulb type 2 *
15 W5W
LED typeLEDLED
Daytime running light*Bulb type21P21/5W
LED typeLEDLED
Front fog lamps*Bulb type51HB4
LED typeLEDLED
Side markerBulb type5W5W
LED typeLEDLED
Rear Rear Stop/Tail lamps (Outside)
Bulb type
28/8P28/8W
LED type LEDLED
Rear tail lamps (Inside) Bulb type
5P21/5W
LED type LEDLED
Rear turn signal lamps 21PY21W
Back-up lamps 21P21W
Side marker Bulb type
5W5W
LED type LEDLED
* If equipped
*1: If Daytime running light is not installed
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