Kia Sportage: Lighting / Daytime running light

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Lighting / Daytime running light

The 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 after dawn and before sunset. The DRL system turns OFF when:

1. The headlight switch is ON.

2. The engine is OFF.

3. The front fog light is ON.

4. Engaging the Parking Brake

Battery saver function

The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from being discharged if the lights are left in the ON position. The system automatically shuts off the parking lights 30 seconds after t ...

Lighting control

The light switch has a Headlight and a Parking light position. To operate the lights, turn the knob at the end of the control lever to one of the following positions: (1) OFF position (2) Auto ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Transmitter precautions

The transmitter will not work if any of following occur: - The ignition key is in the ignition switch. - You exceed the operating distance limit (about 30 feet [10 m]). - The battery in the transmitter is weak. - Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. - The weather is ext ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual: Components and components location

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