High Beam Assist (HBA) (if equipped)
Function setting
The driver can activate High Beam Assist by placing the ignition switch to the ON position and by selecting: 'User Settings→ Lights → High Beam Assist'. If you disable this setting, High Beam Assist will not work.
If your vehicle is equipped with an infotainment system, you can learn how to setup on the website via QR code in the infotainment quick reference guide.
The setting of High Beam Assist will be maintained, as selected, when the engine is re-started.
Operating High Beam Assist
) indicator will illuminate.
The details of operation with the light switch while High Beam Assist is on are below.
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If the light switch is pushed away, High Beam Assist will turn off and the high beam will be on continuously.
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If the light switch is pulled towards you when the high beam is off, the high beam will be on without canceling the operation of High Beam Assist. (When your hand is off the switch, it will move to the middle and the high beam will turn off.)
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If the light switch is pulled towards you when the high beam is turned on using High Beam Assist, the low beam will turn on and High Beam Assist turn off.
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If the light switch is turned to the headlamp position (
) from AUTO position, High Beam Assist will turn off and the low beam will be on continuously.
When High Beam Assist is operating, the high beam switches to low beam in the following conditions.
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When the headlamp is detected from the on-coming vehicle.
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When the tail lamp is detected from the front vehicle.
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When headlamp / tail lamp of bicycle/motorcycle is detected.
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When the surrounding is so bright that high beams are not needed.
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When streetlights or other lights are detected.
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When the light switch is not in the AUTO position.
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When High Beam Assist is off.
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When vehicle speed is below 24 km/h (15 mph).
High Beam Assist warning light and message
After the message disappears, the master warning light (
) will illuminate. Take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the function checked.
High Beam Assist may not work properly in the following situations:
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When the light from an on-coming or front vehicle is poor
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When the light from an on-coming or front vehicle is not detected because of lamp damage, or because it is hidden from sight, etc.
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When the lamp of an on-coming or front vehicle is covered with dust, snow or water.
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When a front vehicle's headlamps are off but the fog lamps on, etc.
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When external conditions intervene
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When there is a lamp that has a similar shape as a front vehicle's lamps.
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When the headlamp is not repaired or replaced at an authorized Kia dealer.
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When headlamp aiming is not properly adjusted.
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When driving on a narrow curved road, rough road, downhill or uphill.
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When only part of the vehicle in front is visible on a crossroad or curved road.
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When there is a traffic light, reflecting sign, flashing sign or mirror ahead.
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When there is a temporary reflector or flash ahead (construction area).
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When the road conditions are poor such as being wet, iced or covered with snow.
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When a vehicle suddenly appears from a curve.
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When the vehicle is tilted from a flat tire or being towed.
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When Lane Safety failure indicator (yellow) illuminates.
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When front visibility is poor
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When the lamp of an on-coming or front vehicle is covered with dust, snow or water.
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When the light from an on-coming or front vehicle is not detected because of exhaust fume, smoke, fog, snow, etc.
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When the front window is covered with foreign substance.
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When it is hard to see because of fog, heavy rain or snow, etc.
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Do not disassemble a front view camera temporarily for tinted window or attaching any types of coatings and accessories. If you disassemble the camera and assemble it again, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the function checked.
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When you replace or reinstall the windshield glass, take your vehicle to an authorized Kia dealer and have the function checked.
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Be careful that water doesn't get into the High Beam Assist unit and do not remove or damage parts of the High Beam Assist.
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Do not place objects on the dash board that reflect light such as mirrors, white paper, etc. The function may not be able to function if sunlight is reflected onto it.
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At times, High Beam Assist may not operate due to function limitations. The function is for your convenience only.
It is the responsibility of the driver to drive safely and always check the road conditions.
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When the function does not operate normally, change the lamp position manually between the high beam and low beam.