Kia Rio: Lighting control / Auto light position

Kia Rio 2017-2025 YB Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Lighting / Lighting control / Auto light position

■ Type A

■ Type B

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.This will ensure better auto-light system control.

Do not clean the sensor using a window cleaner, the cleaner 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.

Headlight position ()

■ Type A ■ Type B When the light switch is in the headlight position (4th position) the head, tail, position, license and instrument panel lights will turn ON. The ignition switch must be ...

High beam operation

■ Type A ■ Type B To turn on the high beam headlights, push the lever away from you. Pull it back for normal (low beam) position. The high beam indicator light will illuminate when the h ...

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