Get Maintenance -> Light bulbs Guide for Kia Sportage SUV Fifth Generation (2022-2026)

Maintenance

Light bulbs

CAUTION

Light bulbs are installed in various parts

of the vehicle to provide lighting inside

and outside the vehicle as well as to alert

other vehicles.

Headlamp lens

To prevent damage, do not clean the

headlamp lens with chemical solvents or

strong detergents.

Bulb replacement precaution

Please keep extra bulbs on hand with

appropriate wattage ratings in case of

emergencies.

NOTICE

僅 If the light bulb or lamp connector is

removed while the lamp is still on, the

fuse box's electronic system may log

it as a malfunction. Therefore, a lamp

malfunction incident may be recorded

as a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) in

the fuse box.

Refer to "Bulb wattage" on page 9-4.

When changing lamps, first turn off the

vehicle at a safe place, firmly apply the

parking brake and detach the battery's

negative (-) terminal.

僅 It is normal for an operating lamp to

flicker momentarily. This is due to a

stabilization function of the vehicle's

electronic control device. If the lamp

lights up normally after momentarily

WARNING

Working on the lights

Prior to start working on the light sys

tem, firmly apply the parking brake,

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ensure that turn the ignition switch or

ENGINE START/STOP button and turn

off the lights to avoid sudden movement

of the vehicle and burning your fingers

or receiving an electric shock.

blinking, then it is functioning as nor

mal.

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However, if the lamp continues to

flicker several times or turns off com

pletely, there may be an error in the

vehicle's electronic control device.

Please have the vehicle checked by

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Use only bulbs of the specified wattage.

an authorized Kia dealer immediately.

CAUTION

Light replacement

NOTICE

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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Have the headlamp aiming adjusted by

an authorized Kia dealer after an acci

dent or after the headlamp assembly is

reinstalled.

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Fully install light bulbs and any parts

used to secure them. Failure to do so

may result in heat damage, fire, or water

entering the headlamp unit. This may

NOTICE

You can find moisture inside the lens of

lamps after a car wash or driving in the

rain. It is a natural event caused by the

temperature difference between the

inside and the outside of the lamp and

does not mean there is a problem with

damage the headlamps or cause con

densation to build up on the lens. To

prevent damage or fire, make sure bulbs

are fully seated and locked.

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Light bulbs

its functions. The moisture inside the

lamp would disappear if you drive the

vehicle with the headlamp turned on.

However, the level at which the moisture

is removed may differ depending on the

size/location/condition of the lamp. If the

moisture continues to stay inside the

lamp, have the vehicle checked by an

authorized Kia dealer.

Headlamp – Type B

ONQ5A083004

Fog lamp

If you don't have the necessary tools, the

correct bulbs and the expertise, 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 headlamp assembly to get

to the bulb(s).

ONQ5061095L

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Headlamp (Low) (LED type)

Headlamp (High) (LED type)

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Front turn signal lamp (Bulb type)

Front turn signal lamp (LED type)

Removing/installing the headlamp

assembly can result in damage to the

Day time running lamp/Position lamp

(LED type)

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vehicle. If non-genuine parts or substan

dard bulbs are used, it may lead to blow

ing a fuse or other wiring damages.

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Front fog lamp (LED type)

Do not install extra lamps or LEDs to the

vehicle. If additional lights are installed, it

Front side marker lamp (LED type)

Light bulb position (Rear)

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may lead to lamp malfunctions and flick

ering. Additionally, the fuse box and

other wiring may be damaged.

Rear combination lamp - Type A

Light bulb position (Front)

Headlamp – Type A

ONQ5A083001

Rear combination lamp - Type B

ONQ5A083003

ONQ5A083002

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Maintenance

Light bulbs

A skilled technician should check or

repair the LED lamp, for it may damage

related parts of the vehicle.

Replacing front turn signal lamp

(Bulb type)

ONQ5061094L

ONQ5061029

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Stop lamp (LED type)

1. Turn off vehicle and disconnect the

negative terminal from the battery.

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Stop lamp (Bulb type)

Rear turn signal lamp (LED type)

Rear turn signal lamp (Bulb type)

Tail lamp (LED type)

2. Remove the socket from the assembly

by turning the socket counterclock

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wise until the tabs on the socket align

with the slots on the assembly.

High mounted stop lamp (LED type)

License plate lamp (LED type)

Backup lamp (LED type)

3. 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

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Rear side marker lamp (Bulb type)

Light bulb position (Side) (if

equipped)

4. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into

the socket and rotating it until it locks

into place.

5. 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.

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ONQ5061030

6. Connect the negative terminal from

the battery.

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Side repeater lamp (LED type)

Replacing lights (LED type)

If the LED lamp does not operate, have

your vehicle checked by a professional

workshop. Have the checked by an

authorized Kia dealer. The LED lamp

cannot be replaced as a single compo

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nent because it is an integrated unit. The

LED lamp has to be replaced with the

unit.

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Light bulbs

wise until the tabs on the socket align

with the slots on the assembly.

Replacing high mounted stop

lamp (LED type)

ONQ5061033L

ONQ5061125N

1) Stop lamp bulb2) Rear turn signal

lamp bulb

If the high mounted stop lamp (LED)

does not operate, have your vehicle

checked by an authorized Kia dealer.

8. 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.

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The LED lamp cannot be replaced as a

single unit because it is an integrated

unit. The LED lamp has to be replaced

with the unit.

Pull the bulb out of the socket.

9. Insert a new bulb by inserting it into

the socket and rotating it until it locks

into place.

A skilled technician should check or

repair the high mounted stop lamp

(LED), for it may damage related parts of

the vehicle.

10.Install the socket in the assembly by

aligning the tabs on the socket with

the slots in the assembly.

Replacing rear turn signal lamp,

stop lamp (Bulb type)

Push the socket into the assembly

and turn the socket clockwise.

11.Install the rear combination lamp

assembly to the body of the vehicle.

12.Install the service cover.

Replacing license plate lamp

(Bulb type)

ONQ5061032

1. Turn off vehicle and disconnect the

negative terminal from the battery.

2. Open the liftgate.

3. Open the service cover.

4. Loosen the light assembly retaining

screws with a cross-tip screw driver.

ONQ5061038

5. Remove the rear combination lamp

assembly from the body of the vehi

cle.

1. Turn off vehicle and disconnect the

negative terminal from the battery.

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2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently

pry the lens cover from lamp housing.

6. Disconnect the rear combination lamp

connector.

3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight

out.

7. Remove the socket from the assembly

by turning the socket counterclock

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Light bulbs

4. Install a new bulb in the socket.

Replacing room lamp (Bulb type)

5. Align the lens cover tabs with the

lamp housing notches and snap the

lens into place.

Replacing map lamp (Bulb type)

ONQ5061043

WARNING

Interior lamps

Prior to working on the Interior lamps,

ensure that the "OFF" button is

depressed to avoid burning your fingers

or receiving an electric shock.

ONQ5061039

WARNING

Interior lamps

Prior to working on the Interior lamps,

ensure that the "OFF" button is

depressed to avoid burning your fingers

or receiving an electric shock.

1. Turn off vehicle and disconnect the

negative terminal from the battery.

2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently

pry the lens cover from lamp housing.

3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight

out.

1. Turn off vehicle and disconnect the

negative terminal from the battery.

4. Install a new bulb in the socket.

2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently

pry the lens cover from lamp housing.

5. Align the lens cover tabs with the

lamp housing notches and snap the

lens into place.

3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight

out.

4. Install a new bulb in the socket.

CAUTION

5. Align the lens cover tabs with the

lamp housing notches and snap the

lens into place.

Be careful not to dirty or damage the

lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.

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CAUTION

Be careful not to dirty or damage the

lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.

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Maintenance

Light bulbs

Replacing vanity mirror lamp

(Bulb type)

Replacing glove box lamp (Bulb

type)

ONQ5061041

WARNING

Interior lamps

Prior to working on the Interior lamps,

ensure that the "OFF" button is

ONQ5061042_2

depressed to avoid burning your fingers

or receiving an electric shock.

WARNING

Interior lamps

1. Turn off vehicle and disconnect the

negative terminal from the battery.

Prior to working on the Interior lamps,

ensure that the "OFF" button is

depressed to avoid burning your fingers

or receiving an electric shock.

2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently

pry the lamp assembly from interior.

3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight

out.

1. Turn off vehicle and disconnect the

negative terminal from the battery.

4. Install a new bulb in the socket.

2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently

pry the lamp assembly from interior.

5. Install the lamp assembly to interior.

CAUTION

3. Remove the cover from the lamp

assembly.

Be careful not to dirty or damage the

lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.

4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight

out.

5. Install a new bulb in the socket.

6. Install the cover to the lamp assembly.

7. Install the lamp assembly to interior.

CAUTION

Be careful not to dirty or damage the

lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.

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Maintenance

Appearance care

Replacing luggage lamp (Bulb

type)

Appearance care

Use the information in the following sec

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tions to keep the exterior and interior of

your vehicle clean.

Exterior care

Use the information in the following sec

tions to maintain the exterior of your

vehicle. Keeping the exterior clean is not

only aesthetically pleasing, but it also

helps to prolong the life of the vehicle.

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ONQ5061045

WARNING

Interior lamps

NOTICE

Prior to working on the Interior lamps,

ensure that the "OFF" button is

depressed to avoid burning your fingers

or receiving an electric shock.

If you park the vehicle around a stainless

signboard or windshield building etc.,

the plastic exterior trim (bumper, spoiler,

garnish, lamp, outside mirror etc.) may

be damaged by reflected sunlight from

1. Turn off vehicle and disconnect the

negative terminal from the battery.

the external structure. To avoid damag

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ing the plastic exterior trim, park the

vehicle away from the areas where the

2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently

pry the lamp assembly from interior.

reflected light may occur or use a vehi

cle cover. (Depending on the vehicle, the

type of exterior trim applied such as

spoiler may differ.)

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3. Remove the cover from the lamp

assembly.

4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight

out.

5. Install a new bulb in the socket.

6. Install the cover to the lamp assembly.

7. Install the lamp assembly to interior.

Exterior general caution

It is very important to follow the label

directions when using any chemical

cleaner or polish. Read all warning and

caution statements that appear on the

label.

CAUTION

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Be careful not to dirty or damage the

lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.

Finish maintenance

Washing

To help protect your vehicle's finish from

rust and deterioration, wash it thor

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oughly and frequently at least once a

month with lukewarm or cold water.

If you use your vehicle for off-road driv

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ing, you should wash it after each off-

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