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
2. Automatic Light Position (if equipped)
3. Parking light position
4. Headlight position
Parking Light Position


When the light switch is in the parking light position (3rd position), the tail, license plate and instrument panel lights will turn on.
Headlight position


When the light switch is in the headlamp position (4th position), the tail, position, license plate and instrument panel lights are on.
NOTICE
The ignition switch must be in the ON position to turn on the headlamps.
AUTO Light Position

When the light switch is in the AUTO light position, the tail lamps and headlamps will 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, as this ensures better automatic light system control.
- Do not clean the sensor with window washer fluid, as it may leave a light film that can interfere with sensor operation.
- If your vehicle has tinted windshield glass or other types of metallic coating on the windshield, the automatic lighting system may not operate properly.
Test yourself
A quick Kia Picanto JA quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.