Kia Sorento: Battery saver function. Headlight delay function

Battery saver function

The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from discharging if the lights are left ON. The function automatically shuts off the parking lights once the engine is off and the driver’s door is opened.

The position lamps, however, will stay ON if you operate the light switch after turning the engine OFF, even when the driver’s door is open.

To keep the lights on after turning off the engine, turn the position lamps OFF and ON again using the headlamp switch on the steering column.

Headlight delay function

If you press the ENGINE START/STOP button OFF or to ACC with the headlamps ON, the headlamps and parking lights on your Kia Sorento will remain on for approximately 5 minutes.

When the engine is OFF and the driver’s door is opened and shut, the headlamps and parking lights will turn off after 15 seconds.

You can turn off the headlamps and parking lights by pressing the smart key’s lock button twice or turning the light switch to the OFF or AUTO position. Keep in mind that the headlamps will not turn off if you turn the light switch to the AUTO position when it is dark outside.

You can activate or deactivate the Headlight Delay function in the LCD display’s User Settings mode. For more details, refer to LCD display modes. If your vehicle is equipped with additional navigation features, refer to the infotainment system manual supplied separately.

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