Kia Carens: Lighting / Static bending light

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Lighting / 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 steering wheel angle approximately 80 degrees.
When vehicle speed is over 10km/h and steering wheel angle approximately 35 degrees.
When the vehicle is at a standstill.
When moving rearwards with one of the above conditions satisfied the lights will light up the opposite direction.

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 c ...

Daytime running light

Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, and it is especially helpful afte ...

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