Kia Carens: Lighting / Headlight (Headlamp) welcome function

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Lighting / Headlight (Headlamp) welcome function

When the headlight switch is in the ON or AUTO position and all doors (and tailgate) are closed and locked, if you press the door unlock button on the transmitter or smart key, the headlights will come on for about 15 seconds.

If the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, the function can only operate at night.

At this time, if you press the door unlock button again or door lock button on the transmitter or smart key, the headlights will turn off immediately.

You can activate or deactivate the headlamp welcome function. Refer to “User setting” in this chapter.

Headlamp delay function

The headlamps (and/or taillights) remain on for same minutes (5 minutes) after the ignition key is removed or turned to the ACC or LOCK position. However, if the driver’s door is opened and closed ...

Static bending light

While driving the corner, for your sight and safety, the static bending light turns on automatically. The system will operate automatically as follows: When vehicle speed is under 10km/h and steeri ...

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