Kia Optima DL3: Lighting / Lighting control

The light switch has a Headlight and a Parking light position.

To operate the lights, turn the knob at the end of the control lever to one of the following positions:

(1) OFF position
(2) Auto light position
(3) Parking & Tail light
(4) Headlight position

Parking & Tail light

When the light switch is in the parking light position, the tail, license and instrument panel lights will turn ON.

Headlight position

When the light switch is in the headlight position, the head, tail, license lights will turn ON.

✽ NOTICE

The ignition switch must be in the ON position to turn on the headlights.

Auto light position

When the light switch is in the AUTO light position, the taillights and headlights will turn ON or OFF automatically depending on the amount of outside light the auto light sensor receives.

CAUTION

  • Never put anything over the light sensor (1). This will impede operation of the autolight system control.
  • Do not clean the sensor using a window cleaner as the cleaner may leave a light film which could interfere with the sensor's operation.
  • If your vehicle has window tint or other types of metallic coating on the front windshield, the Auto light system may not work properly.

    Battery saver function The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from being discharged if the lights are left in the ON position. The system automatically shuts off the parking lights 30 seconds after the ignition key is removed and the driver’s door is opened and closed.

    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.

    Other information:

    Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Fog Lamp

    Repair procedures Removal Front Fog Lamp 1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. 2. Remove the front bumper assembly. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Assembly") 3.

    Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Rear Glass Defogger Printed Heater

    Repair procedures Inspection    • Wrap tin foil around the end of the voltmeter test lead to prevent damaging the heater line. Apply pressure on the tin foil with hand and move the tin foil along the grid line to check for open circ

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