Kia Optima: Auto light control
To operate the auto light, turn the knob on the end of the control lever.
If you set the knob to “AUTO” the tail lights and headlights will be turned on or off automatically according to the outside lighting conditions.
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 battery from being discharged, do not leave the lights on for a prolonged time while the engine is not running.
Lighting Control
Flashing HeadlightsFunction
Wiper Control
Washer Control Coupled With Wiper
1.
Under IGN2 = ON, wiper LOW relay
is turned ON after T2 from Washer switch ON if washer switch is ON for T1
and wipe ...
Removing and storing the spare
tire
Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt
counterclockwise.
Store the tire in the reverse order of
removal.
To prevent the spare tire and tools
from “rattling” while the vehicle is in
motion ...
Map Light (Sun Glasses Holder)
The lights are switched ON or OFF by pressing the corresponding switches. ...