Kia Picanto (JA): Lighting System / Headlamps

Kia Picanto (JA) 2017-2026 Service & Repair Manual / Body Electrical System / Lighting System / Headlamps

Description and operation

Description

BI-FUNCTION

Definition

–	A headlamp with integrated functions of high and low beam

–	The light is controlled by rotating the shield inserted to the lens. (A solenoid is adopted.)

Structure and mechanism

–	When working as a low beam : The light illuminates to the restricted area of low beam by blocking the light with the stopped shield.

–	When working as a high beam : The light is not blocked by the open shield and the light illuminates to the area of high beam.

Repair procedures

Headlamp Aiming Instructions

[Mechanical aiming]

The headlamps should be aimed with the proper beam-setting equipment, and in accordance with the equipment manufacturer's instructions.

If there are any regulations pertinent to the aiming of headlamps in the area where the vehicle is to be used, adjust so as to meet those requirements.

Alternatively, turn the adjusting gear to adjust the headlamp aiming. If beam-setting equipment is not available, proceed as follows :

1.	Inflate the tires to the specified pressure and remove any loads from the vehicle except the driver, spare tire, and tools.

2.	The vehicle should be placed on a flat floor.

3.	Draw vertical lines (passing through respective headlamp centers) and a horizontal line (passing through center of headlamps) on the screen.

4.	With the headlamps and battery in normal condition, aim the headlamps so the brightest portion falls on the horizontal and vertical lines. A : Vertical B : Horizontal (1) Headlamp (Non-HLLD Type) (2) Headlamp (HLLD Type)

Front Fog Lamp Aiming

The front fog lamps should be aimed in the same manner as the headlamp aiming.

With the front fog lamps and battery normal condition, aim the front fog lamps by turning the adjusting screw (A) with a driver.

Headlamp and Fog Lamp Aiming Point

Headlamp (Low beam)

–	Turn the low beam on without driver aboard.

–	The cut-off line should be projected in the cut-off line shown in the picture.

–	If headlamp leveling device is equipped, adjust the headlamp leveling device switch with 0 positions.

[LHD]

[RHD]

2.	Turn the front fog lamp on without the driver aboard. The cut-off line should be projected in the allowable range (shaded region)

Head lamp fogging

Check the below instruction procedure when the head lamp is fogged.

Removal

Headlamps become very hot during use; do not touch them or attach any hardware immediately after turning them off.

•	The headlamp bulb should not be removed from the headlamp assembly until just before installing a new bulb.

•	Leaving the headlamp bulb removed for an extended period of time may degrade the headlamp bulb performance.

•	Contaminants may enter the headlamp assembly where they can settle on the lens and reflector.

•	Never turn on the headlamps with the bulb removed from the headlamp assembly.

Headlamp

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the front bumper assembly. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Assembly")

Remove the headlamp (A) after loosening the bolts.

Be careful not to damage the retaining clips (A).

4.	Disconnect the headlamp connectors (A).

Installation

1.	Install the headlamp assembly.

2.	Install the front bumper assembly.

3.	Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

Replacement

Bulb (high/low)

[LH]

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the headlamp assembly.

3.	Remove the dust caps (A) from the headlamp assembly after turning in the counterclockwise direction.

4.	Disconnect the headlamp high/low beam bulb connector (A).

5.	Remove the headlamp high/low beam bulb (A) from the headlamp assembly after turning in the counterclockwise direction.

6.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

[RH]

1.	Turn the headlamp switch off.

2.	Remove the dust caps (A) from the headlamp assembly after turning in the counterclockwise direction.

3.	Disconnect the headlamp high/low beam bulb connector (A).

4.	Remove the headlamp high/low beam bulb (A) from the headlamp assembly after turning in the counterclockwise direction.

5.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Turn Signal Lamp

1.	Turn the headlamp switch off.

2.	Remove the bulb socket (A) and bulb (B) from the headlamp assembly.

3.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

Moisture absorbent

Components

1 . Dust cap
2. Moisture absorbent bracket

3. Moisture absorbent

[LH]

1.	Turn the headlamp switch off.

2.	Remove the engine room fuse & relay block cover (A).

3.	Remove the dust caps (A) from the headlamp assembly after turning in the counterclockwise direction.

4.	Remove the moisture absorbent brakcet (A) from the dust cover after loosening the mounting screws. And then replace the moisture absorbent.

5.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

[RH]

1.	Turn the headlamp switch off.

2.	Remove the dust caps (A) from the headlamp assembly after turning in the counterclockwise direction.

3.	Remove the moisture absorbent brakcet (A) from the dust cover after loosening the mounting screws. And then replace the moisture absorbent.

4.	Install in the reverse order of removal.

❮Lighting System

Specifications Specification Item Type Bulb Watt (W) Front Headlamp Halogen (Position lamp) Low/High H4 LL 55/60 Turn signal lamp PY21WLL 21 Position lamp W5WLL 5 Halogen (Position lamp + DRL) Low/High HB3 (9005HL+) 60 Turn signal lamp LED LED Position lamp LED LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) LED LED Front fog lamp HB4 51 Turn signal lamp (Side) WY5W 5 Door mirror turn signal lamp LED LED Rear Rear combination lamp Bulb Type Tail lamp W5WLL 5 Tail / Stop lamp P21/5WLL 21 Turn signal lamp PY21WLL 21 Back up lamp W16W 16 LED Type Tail lamp LED LED Tail / Stop lamp LED LED Turn signal lamp PY21WLL 21 Back up lamp W16W 16 High mounted stop lamp Bulb Type W5WLL 5 License plate lamp W5WLL 5 Interior Map lamp W10W 10 Room lamp FESTOON 8 Luggage lamp FESTOON 8 Glove box lamp W5W 10 Components and components location Component Location 1 .

Turn Signal Lamp❯

Repair procedures Removal Door Mirror Turn Signal Lamp 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the mirror (A) from the mirror holder.

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