Kia Sorento: Lighting control - Lighting - Driver AdjustmentsKia Sorento: Lighting control

Kia Sorento (MQ4, 2021-2026) Owner's Manual / Driver Adjustments / Lighting / Lighting control

The light switch on the Kia Sorento features dedicated headlight and position lamp settings.

Kia Sorento steering column stalk showing lighting control switch positions
  1. Headlamps ON

  2. Position lamp and taillight

  3. AUTO

  4. OFF

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

Kia Sorento exterior lighting control dial close-up view

When the light switch is in the lamp position, the front position lamp, taillight, and the license plate lamp will turn ON.

Headlight (Low Beam)

Kia Sorento headlight low beam mode activation switch position

When the light switch is in the headlight position, headlight (low beam), taillight and license plate lamp will turn ON.

TIP

The ENGINE START/STOP button must be in the ON position to turn on the headlights.

Auto light

Kia Sorento automatic lighting mode selector position on the control stalk

When the light switch is in the AUTO light position, the taillights and headlights will turn ON or OFF automatically depending on the amount of ambient light.

Light switch settings
Setting Result

Position lamp and taillight Kia Sorento position lamp icon

Kia Sorento instrument panel view during position lamp operation

Front position lamp, taillights, and license plate lamp are ON.

TIP

The ENGINE START/STOP button must be ON to turn on the headlights.

Headlight (low beam) Kia Sorento low beam headlight icon
Kia Sorento low beam headlight operational display

Low beam headlight, taillight, and license plate lamp are ON.

AUTO light
Kia Sorento auto light mode status indicator

Taillights and headlights turn ON or OFF automatically depending on the amount of ambient light.

NOTE

  • For optimal AUTO light setting performance, never place anything over the sensor (1) located on the instrument panel.

    Kia Sorento ambient light sensor location on the dashboard
  • Do not clean the sensor with a window cleaner, as it may leave a thin film that could interfere with sensor operation.

  • If your vehicle has a window tint or other metallic coating on the front windshield, the AUTO light system may not work properly.

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