Light Bulbs; 僅 Bulb Replacement Precautions - Kia Sportage Hybrid 2024 Owner's Manual

Maintenance

Light bulbs

Bulb replacement precautions
Turn off the engine at a safe place,
firmly apply the side brake and discon -
nect the battery connector. Use only the
bulbs of the specified wattage.
Lamp part malfunction due to
net-work failure
The headlamp, taillight, and fog light
may lit up when the head lamp switch is
turned ON, and not light up when the
taillight or for light switch is turned ON.
This may be cause by network failure or
vehicle electrical control system mal -
function. If there is a problem, have the
system serviced by a professional work -
shop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
Lamp part malfunction due to
electrical control system stabili -
zation
A normally functioning lamp may flicker
momentarily. This momentary occur -
rence is due to stabilization unction of
the vehicle's electrical on control system.
If the lamp soon returns to normal, the
vehicle does not require service.
However, if the lamp goes out after the
momentary flickering, or the flickering
continues, have the system serviced by
a professional workshop. Kia recom -
mends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/
service partner.
WARNING
僅 Prior to working on the light, firmly
apply the parking brake, ensure that
the ignition switch is turned to the
LOCK position and turn off the lights
to avoid sudden movement of the
vehicle and burning your fingers or
receiving an electric shock.
僅 Be sure to replace the burned out
bulb with one of the same wattage
rating. Otherwise, it may cause exten -
sive wiring damage and possible fire.
CAUTION
僅 If you don't have necessary tools, the
correct bulbs and the expertise, con -
sult a professional workshop. Kia rec -
ommends to consult an authorised
Kia dealer/service partner.
僅 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 headlight assembly to get to the
bulb(s). Removing/installing the head -
light assembly can result in damage
to the vehicle.
僅 If unauthentic parts or substandard
lights are used when changing lights,
it may lead to fuse disconnection and
malfunction, and other wiring dam -
ages.
僅 Do not install extra lamps or LED to
the vehicle. If supplementary lights
are installed, it may lead to lamp mal -
function and flickering of the lights. In
addition, the fuse box and other wir -
ing may be damaged.
NOTICE
僅 If the light bulb or lamp connector is
removed from an operating lamp acti -
vated by electricity, the fuse box's
electronic device may scan it as a
malfunction. Therefore, a lamp mal -
function history may be recorded in
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