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 HeadlightsRepair procedures
Inspection
Self Diagnosis With GDSSmart key system defects can be quickly diagnosed with
the GDS. GDS operates actuator quickly to monitor, input/output value and self diagnosis.
The following thr ...
Climate information screen selection
Press the climate information screen selection button to display climate information
on the screen. ...
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the following:
All filler caps in engine compartment must be correctly installed.
Gloves, rags or any other combustible material must be removed from the
eng ...