Kia Sportage: Daytime Running Light (DRL)
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
The DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, and it is especially helpful after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL will turn the dedicated lamp OFF when:
- The headlamps are ON.
- The vehicle is off.
- The front fog light is on. (if equipped)
- Engaging the parking brake.
Lighting control
The light switch has a headlamp and a position lamp position.
To operate the lights, turn the knob at the end of the control lever to one of the following positions:
- OFF position
- Auto light position
- Position & Taillamp
- Headlamp position
Position & Taillamp 
When the light switch is in the position lamp position, the front position lamp, taillamp, and the license plate lamp will turn ON.
Headlamp (Low Beam) 
When the light switch is in the headlamp position, headlamp (low beam), tail, license light will turn ON.
NOTICE
The ignition switch or ENGINE START/ STOP button must be in the ON position to turn on the headlamps.
Auto light
When the light switch is in the AUTO light position, the taillamps and headlamps 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 this will ensure better auto-light system control.
- Don't 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.
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Operating high beam
Operating high beam
To turn on the high beam headlamp:
Push the lever away from you.
The lever will return to its original
position.
The high beam indicator will light
when the hea
Operating front fog light
Operating front fog light (if equipped)
Fog lights are designed to provide
improved visibility when visibility is poor
due to fog, rain or snow, etc.
The fog lights will turn on when the fog
High Beam Assist (HBA)
A: Vehicle Settings
Lights
High Beam Assist
With the ENGINE START/STOP button in
the ON position, select 'Lights ? High
Beam Assist' from the Settings menu to
turn on High
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Climate control air filter
Filter inspection
The climate control air filter should be
replaced according to the maintenance
schedule. If the vehicle is operated in
severely air-polluted cities or on dusty
rough roads for a long period, it should
be inspected more frequently and
replaced earlier. When you replace the
c
Emergency starting
When the vehicle will not start because
of low battery power, you may need to
jump start the vehicle.
Jump-starting
Connect cables in numerical order and
disconnect in reverse order.
Jump-starting can be dangerous if done
incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to
yourself or damage to you
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