Kia Optima: 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 l ...
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. It will return
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Other information:
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.
Automati ...
On a vehicle equipped with a smart key, the trunk lock is released with no-touch
activation using the Smart Trunk system.
How to use the Smart Trunk
The trunk can be opened with notouch activation if the following conditions are
met:
It has been over 15 seconds since all doors closed and ...