Maintenance
Light bulbs
In many cases, it is difficult to replace
to normal, the vehicle does not
vehicle light bulbs because other parts
require service.
of the vehicle must be removed before
However, if the lamp goes out after he
you can get to the is especially
momentary flickering, or the flickering
true if you have to remove the headlight
continues, have the system serviced
assembly to get to the bulb(s). Remov-
by a professional workshop. Kia rec-
ing/ installing the headlight assembly
ommends to visit an authorised Kia
can result in damage to the vehicle.
dealer/service partner.
NOTICE
CAUTION
僅 If the light bulb or lamp connector is
僅 If unauthentic parts or substandard
removed from an operating lamp acti-
lights are used when changing lights,
vated by electricity, the fuse box’s
it may lead to fuse disconnection and
electronic device may scan it as a
malfunction, and other wiring dam-
malfunction. Therefore, a lamp mal-
ages.
function history may be recorded in
僅 Do not install extra lamps or LED to
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) in the
the vehicle. If supplementary lights
fuse box.
are installed, it may lead to lamp mal-
僅 It is normal for an operating lamp may
function and flickering of the lights. In
blink temporarily. Since this occur-
addition, the fuse box and other writ-
rence is due stabilization function of
ing may be damaged.
the vehicle’s electronic control device,
if the lamp lights up normally after
僅 Lamp part malfunction due to net-
temporary blinking, there is no prob-
work failure
lem in the vehicle. However, if the
The headlamp, taillight, and fog light
lamp continues to blink several times
may lit up when the head lamp switch
or turn off completely, there may be
is turned ON, and not light up when
an error in the vehicle’s electronic
the taillight or for light switch is turned
control device. In this case, have the
ON. This may be cause by network
vehicle checked by a professional
failure or vehicle electrical control sys-
workshop immediately. Kia recom-
tem malfunction. If there is a problem,
mends to visit an authorised Kia
have the system serviced by a profes-
dealer/service partner.
sional workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorised Kia dealer/service
NOTICE
partner.
After an accident or after the headlight
僅 Lamp part malfunction due to elec-
assembly is reinstalled, have the head-
trical control system stabilization
light aiming adjusted by a professional
A normally functioning lamp may
workshop. Kia recommends to visit an
flicker momentarily. This momentary
authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
occurrence is due to stabilization unc-
tion of the vehicle's electrical on con-
trol system. If the lamp soon returns
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