Kia Optima Hybrid 2017 Owner's Manual page 247

Features of your vehicle
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• When the light from the oncoming
or front vehicle is not detected be‐
cause of exhaust fume, smoke,
fog, snow, etc.
• When the front window is covered
with foreign matters such as ice,
dust, fog, or is damaged.
• When there is a similar shape lamp
with the front vehicle's lamps.
• When it is hard to see because of
fog, heavy rain or snow.
• When the headlamp is not repaired
or replaced at an authorized deal‐
er.
• When headlamp aiming is not
properly adjusted.
• When driving on a narrow curved
road or rough road.
• When driving downhill or uphill.
• When only part of the vehicle in
front is visible on a crossroad or
curved road.
• When there is a traffic light, re‐
flecting sign, flashing sign or mir‐
ror.
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• When the road conditions are bad
such as being wet or covered with
snow.
• When the front vehicle's head‐
lamps are off but the fog lamps
on.
• When a vehicle suddenly appears
from a curve.
• When the vehicle is tilted from a
flat tire or being towed.
• When the LDWS (Lane Departure
Warning System) or LKAS (Lane
Keeping Assist System) warning
light illuminates. (if equipped)
WARNING
• Do not place any accessories,
stickers or tint the windshield.
• Have the windshield glass replaced
from an authorized dealer.
• Do not remove or impact related
parts of the High Beam Assist sys‐
tem.
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• Be careful that water doesn't get
into the High Beam Assist unit.
• Do not place objects on the dash‐
board that reflects light such as
mirrors, white paper, etc. The sys‐
tem may malfunction if sunlight is
reflected.
• At times, the Smart High Beam
system may not work properly, al‐
ways check the road conditions for
your safety. When the system
does not operate normally, man‐
ually change between the high
beam and low beam.