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
The light switch has a Headlight and a Parklight position.
To turn the lights on, twist the knob on the end of the control lever.
Parklight position ()
When the light switch is in the parklight p ...
Flashing Headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever toward you. It will return to the normal
position when released. The headlight switch does not need to be on to use this
flashing feature. ...
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Repair procedures
Operation and Leakage Check
Check all of the following items:
Component
Procedure
Brake Booster (A)
Check brake operation by applying the brakes durin ...
Identification Number Locations
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Non-operational conditions of rear parking assist system
The rear parking assist system may not operate properly when:
1. Moisture is frozen to the sensor. (It will operate normally when the moisture
has been cleared.) 2. The sensor is covered with forei ...