Kia Optima: Features of your vehicle / Interior lights

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual / Features of your vehicle / Interior lights

Do not use the interior lights for extended periods when the engine is not running.

It may cause battery discharge.

WARNING - Interior Lights

Do not use the interior lights when driving in the dark. Accidents could happen because the driver’s view may be obscured by interior lights.

Automatic turn off function

The interior lights automatically turn off approximately 20 minutes after the ignition switch is turned off, if the lights are in the ON position.

If your vehicle is equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatically turn off approximately 5 seconds after the system is armed.

Front windshield washers

In the OFF position, pull the lever gently toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield and to run the wipers 1-3 cycles. Use this function when the windshield is dirty. The spray and wipe ...

Room lamp

■ Type A ■ Type B ■ Type C • : The light stays on at all times. ...

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