Get Maintenance -> Light bulbs Guide for Kia Picanto 4 Door Second Generation (2011-2017)

Maintenance

LIGHT BULBS

WARNING - Working on

the lights

Prior to working on the light, firmly

apply the parking brake, ensure

that the ignition switch is turned to

the LOCK position and turn off the

lights to avoid sudden movement

of the vehicle and burning your fin-

gers or receiving an electric shock.

✽

NOTICE

CAUTION

After, driving in heavy rain or washing

the vehicle, headlight and taillight lenses

could appear frosty. This condition is

caused by the temperature difference

between the lamp inside and outside.

This is similar to the condensation on

your windows inside your vehicle during

the rain and doesn’t indicate a problem

with your vehicle. If the water leaks into

the lamp bulb circuitry, we recommend

that the system be checked by an

authorized Kia dealer.

• If you do not have necessary

tools, the correct bulbs and the

expertise, we recommend that you

consult an authorized Kia dealer.

In many cases, it is difficult to

replace vehicle light bulbs because

other parts of the vehicle must be

removed before you can get to the

bulb. This is especially true if you

have to remove the headlight

assembly to get to the bulb(s).

Use only the bulbs of the specified

wattage.

Removing/installing the headlight

assembly can result in damage to

the vehicle.

CAUTION

• Do not install additional bulb or

LED. If you install that, the lamp

may not be operated properly and

fuse box or electric wiring system

may have problem.

Be sure to replace the burned-out

bulb with one of the same wattage

rating. Otherwise, it may cause

damage to the fuse or electric

wiring system.

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Maintenance

■ Type A

■ Type B

OTA070042

OHD076046

OTA070025

Type B

Headlight, position light, turn sig-

nal light, front fog light bulb

replacement

(1) Front turn signal light

(2) Headlight (High/Low)

(3) Position light (Bulb type)*

WARNING - Halogen bulbs

Type A

(1) Front turn signal light

(2) Headlight (High/Low)

• Halogen bulbs contain pressur-

ized gas that will produce flying

pieces of glass if broken.

(4) Front fog light* or DRL* or

Front fog light + DRL*

• Always handle them carefully,

and avoid scratches and abra-

sions. If the bulbs are lit, avoid

contact with liquids. Never touch

the glass with bare hands.

Residual oil may cause the bulb

to overheat and burst when lit. A

bulb should be operated only

when installed in a headlight.

(3) Position light + DRL (LED type)* or

Position light (LED type)*

(4) Front fog light*

* : if equipped

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Maintenance

✽

NOTICE

(Continued)

If the headlight aiming adjustment is nec-

essary after the headlight assembly is rein-

stalled, we recommend that you consult an

authorized Kia dealer.

• If a bulb becomes damaged or

cracked, replace it immediately

and carefully dispose of it.

• Wear eye protection when chang-

ing a bulb. Allow the bulb to cool

down before handling it.

❋ Traffic Change (For Europe)

The low beam light distribution is asym-

metric.

If you go abroad to a country with oppo-

site traffic direction, this asymmetric part

will dazzle oncoming car driver. To pre-

vent dazzle, ECE regulation demand

several technical solutions (ex. automatic

change system, adhesive sheet, down

aiming). This headlamps are designed

not to dazzle opposite drivers. So, you

need not change your headlamps in a

country with opposite traffic direction.

OTA070026

Headlight/Position light (Bulb type)*

1. Open the hood.

2. Remove the headlight bulb cover by

turning it counterclockwise.

3. Disconnect the headlight bulb socket-

connector.

4. Remove the bulb from the headlight

assembly.

5. Install a new headlight bulb.

6. Connect the headlight bulb socket-

connector.

7. Install the headlight bulb cover by turn-

ing it clockwise.

* : if equipped

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Maintenance

Position light + DRL (LED type) or

Position light (LED type)

(if equipped)

If the light bulb does not operate, we rec-

ommend that you checked an authorized

Kia dealer.

OTA070027

OTA070045L

Turn signal light

Front fog light or DRL or

Front fog light + DRL (if equipped)

1. Remove the socket from the assembly

by turning the socket counterclockwise

until the tabs on the socket align with

the slots on the assembly.

1.Remove the under cover by rotating

the screws.

2.Reach your hand into the back of the

front bumper.

3.Disconnect the power connector.

2. Remove the bulb from the socket by

pressing it in and rotating it counter-

clockwise until the tabs on the bulb

align with the slots in the socket. Pull

the bulb out of the socket

4.Remove the bulb-socket from the

housing by turning the socket counter

clockwise until the tabs on the socket

align with the slots on the housing.

3. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into

the socket and rotating it until it locks

into place.

5.Install the new bulb-socket into the

housing by aligning the tabs on the

socket with the slots in the housing.

4. Install the socket in the assembly by

aligning the tabs on the socket with the

slots in the assembly. Push the socket

into the assembly and turn the socket

clockwise.

Push the socket into the housing and

turn the socket clockwise.

6.Connect the power connector.

7.Reinstall the front under cover.

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Maintenance

OTA070029

OTA070028

OTA070030

Type B

Side repeater light bulb replace-

ment

Rear combination light bulb

replacement

1. Remove the light assembly from the

vehicle by prying the lens and pulling

the assembly out.

(1) Rear turn signal light

(2) Stop and tail light

Type A

If the light bulb does not operate, we rec-

ommend that you checked an authorized

Kia dealer.

2. Disconnect the bulb electrical connec-

tor.

(3) Rear fog light (LH side) (if equipped)

(4) Back-up light (RH side)

3. Separate the socket and the lens parts

by turning the socket counterclockwise

until the tabs on the socket align with

the slots on the lens part.

Stop and tail light (LED type)

(if equipped)

If the light (LED) does not operate, we

recommend that the vehicle checked by

an authorized Kia dealer.

4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight

out.

5. Insert a new bulb in the socket.

6. Reassemble the socket and the lens

part.

7. Connect the bulb electrical connector.

8. Reinstall the light assembly to the

body of the vehicle.

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Maintenance

OTA070031

OTA070032

OTA070046L

Rear turn signal light/Stop and tail light

1. Open the tail gate.

3. Remove the socket from the assembly

by turning the socket counterclockwise

until the tabs on the socket align with

the slots on the assembly.

Back-up light/Rear fog light

(if equipped)

1.Remove the under cover by rotating

the screws.

2. Remove the rear combination light

assembly by turning the screw counter-

clockwise and removing the assembly.

4. Remove the bulb from the socket by

pressing it in and rotating it counter-

clockwise until the tabs on the bulb

align with the slots in the socket. Pull

the bulb out of the socket.

2.Reach your hand into the back of the

rear bumper.

3.Disconnect the power connector.

4.Remove the bulb-socket from the

housing by turning the socket counter

clockwise until the tabs on the socket

align with the slots on the housing.

5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into

the socket and rotating it until it locks

into place.

5.Install the new bulb-socket into the

housing by aligning the tabs on the

socket with the slots in the housing.

6. Install the socket in the assembly by

aligning the tabs on the socket with the

slots in the assembly. Push the socket

into the assembly and turn the socket

clockwise.

Push the socket into the housing and

turn the socket clockwise.

6.Connect the power connector.

7.Reinstall the rear under cover.

7. Reinstall the light assembly to the

body of the vehicle.

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Maintenance

■ LED type

If the light (LED) does not operate, we

recommend that the vehicle checked by

an authorized Kia dealer.

OTA070034

OTA070033

High mounted stop light

replacement (if equipped)

License plate light bulb replace-

ment

■ Bulb type

1. Open the tailgate.

1. Remove the lens by pressing the tabs.

2. Remove the socket from the lens.

2. Loosen the nut of the high mounted

stop light assembly.

3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight

out.

3. Remove the assembly with remove the

connector.

4. Install a new bulb in the socket and

install the socket to the lens.

5. Reinstall the lens securely.

4. Remove the socket from the assembly

by pulling it straight out.

5. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight

out.

6. Install a new bulb in the socket and

install socket to the assembly.

7. Reinstall the high mounted stop light

assembly securely.

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Maintenance

Map lamp

Interior light bulb replacement

1. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently

pry the lens from the interior light

housing.

2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight

out.

WARNING

Prior to working on the Interior

Lights, ensure that the “OFF” but-

ton is depressed to avoid burning

your fingers or receiving an electric

shock.

Room lamp

3. Install a new bulb in the socket.

4. Align the lens tabs with the interior

light housing notches and snap the

lens into place.

CAUTION

Use care not to dirty or damage

lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.

OTA070037/ORB070064

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