Kia Forte: 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
(3) Parking & Tail light
(4) Headlight position

Parking & Tail light ( )

When the light switch is in the parking light position, the tail and license lights will turn ON.

Headlight position ( )

When the light switch is in the headlight position, the head, tail, license lights will turn 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 turn ON or OFF automatically depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle.

CAUTION

  • Never place anything over the sensor (1) located on the instrument panel, as keeping the sensor unobstructed will ensure better auto-light system control.
  • Do not clean the sensor using a window cleaner as the cleaner may leave a light film which could interfere with the sensor's 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.

    Battery saver function • The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from being discharged if the lights are left in the ON position.

    To turn on the high beam headlamp, push the lever away from you. The lever will return to its original position. To turn off the high beam headlamps, pull the lever towards you.

    Other information:

    Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owner's Manual: Tire replacement

    If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear Indicator (A) will appear as a solid band across the tread. This shows there is less than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) of tread left on the tire. Replace the tire when this happens. Do not wait for the band to appear across the entire tread before replacing the tire.

    Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owner's Manual: Low aspect ratio tire

    Low aspect ratio tires, whose aspect ratio is lower than 50, are provided for sporty looks. Because the low aspect ratio tires are optimized for handling and braking, they may be more uncomfortable to ride in and more noisy when compared with normal tires.

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