Vehicle Specifications

Lighting

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Battery Saver Feature

• The purpose of this function is to prevent battery discharge if the lights remain in the ON position. The system automatically turns off the parking lights 30 seconds after the ignition key is removed and the driver's door is opened and closed.

• This function automatically turns off the parking lights if the driver parks on the roadside at night and opens the driver's door.

If you want to keep the parking lights on when the ignition key is removed, perform the following steps:

1) Open the driver's door.

2) Turn off the parking lights, then turn them on again using the light switch on the steering column.

Daytime Running Lights (if equipped)

Daytime Running Lights (DRL) can make the front of your vehicle more visible to others during the day. The DRL may be useful in many different driving conditions, and it is especially useful after sunrise and before sunset.

The DRL system turns off when:

1. The headlight switch is on.

2. The engine is off.

3. The front fog lights are on.

4. The parking brake is applied.

Test yourself

A quick Kia Forte BD quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.