Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 638

Maintenance
CAUTION
僅 If you don't have necessary tools, the correct bulbs and the expertise, consult a profes-
sional workshop. Kia recommends to consult an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
僅 In many cases, it is difficult to replace vehicle light bulbs because other parts of the vehi-
cle must be removed before you can get to the bulb. This is especially true if you have to
remove the headlight assembly to get to the bulb(s). Removing/installing the headlight
assembly can result in damage to the vehicle.
僅 Removing/installing the headlamp assembly can result in damage to the vehicle. Use
only Kia Genuine Parts or those of an equivalent standard part. If not, it may lead to
blowing a fuse or other wiring damages.
僅 Do not install extra lamps or LED to the vehicle. If supplementary lights are installed, it
may lead to lamp malfunction and flickering of the lights. In addition, the fuse box and
other wiring may be damaged.
NOTE
僅 If the light bulb or lamp connector is removed from an operating lamp activated by elec-
tricity, the fuse box's electronic device may scan it as a malfunction. Therefore, a lamp
malfunction history may be recorded in Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) in the fuse box.
僅 It is normal for an operating lamp may blink temporarily. Since this occurrence is due
stabilization function of the vehicle's electronic control device, if the lamp lights up nor-
mally after temporary blinking, there is no problem in the vehicle.
However, if the lamp continues to blink several times or turn off completely, there may
be an error in the vehicle's electronic control device. In this case, have the vehicle
checked by a professional workshop immediately. Kia recommends to visit an autho-
rized Kia dealer/service partner.
僅 After an accident or after the headlight assembly is reinstalled, have the headlight aim-
ing adjusted by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia
dealer/service partner.
僅 After driving in heavy rain or washing, headlamp and taillamp lenses could appear
frosty. This condition is caused by the temperature difference between the lamp inside
and outside. This is similar to the condensation on your windows inside your vehicle
during the rain and doesn't indicate a problem with your vehicle. If the water leaks into
the lamp bulb circuitry, have the vehicle checked by a professional workshop. Kia rec-
ommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
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Replacing components