Lighting Control

The light switch has the headlamp and parking lamp positions.
To turn on the lights, turn the knob at the end of the control lever to one of the following positions:
(1) OFF position
(2) AUTO light position
(3) Parking and tail lamp position
(4) Headlamp position
Parking and Tail Lamps (
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When the light switch is in the PARK position, the tail lamps and license plate lamps will come on.
Headlight position (
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When the light switch is in the headlamp position, the headlamps, tail lamps and license plate lamps will come on.
✽ NOTICE
The ignition switch must be in the ON position for the headlamps to operate.
AUTO Light Position

When the light switch is in the AUTO light position, the tail lamps and headlamps turn on or off automatically depending on the amount of light outside the vehicle.
CAUTION
- Never place anything on the sensor (1) located on the instrument panel. Keeping the sensor unobstructed will ensure better automatic headlamp control system performance.
- Do not clean the sensor with window cleaner, as the cleaner may leave a light film that may interfere with sensor operation.
- If your vehicle has tinted windows or other types of metallic coating on the windshield, the automatic headlamp system may not operate properly.
Test yourself
A quick Kia Forte BD quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.