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Kia Seltos: Lighting / Lighting control

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The Kia Seltos light switch includes positions for headlights, position lamps, AUTO lighting, and OFF or DRL OFF operation.

Kia Seltos lighting control lever positions

To operate the lights, turn the knob at the end of the control lever to one of the following positions:

  1. OFF position / DRL off position

  2. Auto light position

  3. Position & Tail lamp

  4. Headlight position

Position & Tail lamp

Kia Seltos position and tail lamps switched on

When the light switch is in the position lamp setting, the tail lamps, license plate lamp, and instrument panel lights turn ON.

Head light (Low Beam)

Auto light

Kia Seltos AUTO light switch position

When the Kia Seltos light switch is set to the AUTO light position, the taillights and headlights turn ON or OFF automatically according to the amount of outside light around the vehicle. This function helps improve convenience when driving through changing light conditions, such as tunnels, shaded roads, or evening traffic.

Kia Seltos auto light sensor caution on instrument panel

CAUTION

  • Never place anything over the sensor (1) located on the instrument panel. Keeping this sensor clear helps the Kia Seltos auto-light system operate correctly.

  • Do not clean the sensor with window cleaner. The cleaner may leave a light film that can interfere with sensor operation.

  • If the front windshield has window tint or another metallic coating, the Auto light system may not work properly.

One-touch lane change function

To activate the one-touch lane change function, move the turn signal lever slightly and then release it. The lane change signals will blink 3, 5, or 7 times, depending on the selected Kia Seltos setting.

You can activate or deactivate the One Touch Turn Signal function, or select the number of blinks, by choosing Lights → One Touch Turn Signal. This setting is available through User Settings → Lights → One Touch Turn Signal on the LCD display, or through Setup → Vehicle → Lights → One Touch Turn Signal on the infotainment system.

Kia Seltos One Touch Turn Signal setting notice

NOTICE

The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the user's manual provided in the Kia Seltos infotainment system and the quick reference guide.

Kia Seltos turn signal malfunction notice

NOTICE

If the turn signal indicator stays on without flashing, flashes abnormally fast, or does not appear, a bulb may be burned out or there may be a poor electrical connection in the circuit. The bulb or related component may require inspection or replacement.

Other information:

Kia Seltos SP2 (2021-2026) Owner's Manual: Limitations of the System

Digital Key 2 Touch may not work properly if any of the following occurs: The smart phone battery or the vehicle battery is discharged. NFC or Bluetooth is turned off in the smart phone settings. A credit card is placed on the back of the smart phone, or a metal or thick smart phone case is used.

Kia Seltos SP2 (2021-2026) Owner's Manual: Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC)

Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control (NSCC) in the Kia Seltos can help maintain an appropriate driving speed according to road conditions when driving on highways or motorways. While Smart Cruise Control is operating, NSCC uses road information from the navigation system to support smoother and safer highway driving. NOTICE NSCC is available only on controlled-access roads of certain highways.