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 HeadlightsRemoval
1.
Disconnect the negative(-) battery
terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to the BD group - "Crash pad")
3.
Disconnect ...
Towing with a vehicle other than a tow truck
If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by an Authorized Kia
dealer or a commercial tow truck service.
If towing service is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be tem ...
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
Perform the following :
•
Adjust a shift cable.
•
Refill engine with engine oil.
•
Refill a transaxl ...