Kia Picanto (JA): Lighting / Lighting control

The light switch has a Headlight and a Parking light position.

To operate the lights, turn the knob at the end of the control lever to one of the following positions:

1. Off position

2. Auto light position (if equipped)

3. Parking light position

4. Headlight position

Parking light position

When the light switch is in the parking light position (3rd position), the tail position, license and instrument panel lights will turn ON.

Headlight position

When the light switch is in the headlight position (4th position), the head, tail, position, license and instrument panel lights are ON.

NOTICE

The ignition switch must be in the ON position to turn on the headlights.

Auto light position

When the light switch is in the AUTO light position, the taillights and headlights will be turned ON or OFF automatically depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle.

CAUTION

• Never place anything over sensor (1) located on the instrument panel, this will ensure better autolight system control.
• Don’t clean the sensor using a window cleaner, the cleanser may leave a light film which could interfere with sensor operation.
• If your vehicle has window tint or other types of metallic coating on the front windshield, the Auto light system may not work properly.