Kia Sportage: Replacing vanity mirror lamp (Bulb type)
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.
- Turn off vehicle and disconnect the
negative terminal from the battery.
- Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently
pry the lamp assembly from interior.
- Remove the bulb by pulling it straight
out.
- Install a new bulb in the socket.
- Install the lamp assembly to interior.
CAUTION
Be careful not to dirty or damage the
lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.
Replacing glove box lamp (Bulb type)
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.
- Turn off vehicle and disconnect the
negative terminal from the battery.
- Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently
pry the lamp assembly from interior.
- Remove the cover from the lamp
assembly.
- Remove the bulb by pulling it straight
out.
- Install a new bulb in the socket.
- Install the cover to the lamp assembly.
- Install the lamp assembly to interior.
CAUTION
Be careful not to dirty or damage the
lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.
Replacing luggage lamp (Bulb type)
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.
- Turn off vehicle and disconnect the
negative terminal from the battery.
- Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently
pry the lamp assembly from interior.
- Remove the cover from the lamp
assembly.
- Remove the bulb by pulling it straight
out.
- Install a new bulb in the socket.
- Install the cover to the lamp assembly.
- Install the lamp assembly to interior.
CAUTION
Be careful not to dirty or damage the
lens, lens tab, and plastic housings.
Replacing lights (LED type)
If the LED lamp does not operate, have
your vehicle checked by an authorized
Kia dealer. The LED lamp cannot be
replaced as a single component because
it is an integrated unit. The LED lamp has
to be replaced with the unit.
A skilled technician should check or
repair the LED lamp, for it may damage
related parts of the vehicle.
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Use the information in the following sections
to keep the exterior and interior of
your vehicle clean.
Exterior care
Use the information in the following sections
to maintain the exterior of your
Wax the vehicle when water will no longer
bead on the paint.
Always wash and dry the vehicle before
waxing. Use a good quality liquid or
paste wax, and follow the manufacturer's
instruction
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The three types of damaged bumpers shown below can
be repaired. Because of cost and quality
considerations, bumpers with more damage may be
repaired, but replacing the bumper is encouraged.
1. If a hole on a bumper is less than 2 in.(50 mm).
2. If a crack on a bumper is less than 4 in.(100 mm
Parking/View button
Press the Parking/View button (1) to turn
on or off Surround View Monitor.
Front view
Front view function is displayed on the
screen when the gear is in N (Neutral) or
D (Drive) to assist in parking. The front
view has a top view, front view, side view
and 3D view.