Kia Sportage: Auto light position
Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Lighting / Lighting control / 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 light outside the vehicle.
- Never place anything over the sensor (1) located on the instrument panel. This will ensure better autolight system control.
- Don’t clean the sensor using a window cleaner. The cleaner may leave a light film which could interfere with sensor 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.
Headlight position
When the light switch is in the headlight position (2nd position), the head,
tail, license and instrument panel lights will turn ON.
The ignition switch must be in the ON position to turn on th ...
High beam operation
To turn on the high beam headlights, push the lever away from you. Pull it back
for low beams.
The high beam indicator will light when the headlight high beams are switched
on.
To prevent the ...
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