Kia Sorento 2021 - Battery Saver Function; Daytime Running Light (DRL); Headlight Escort Function; Lighting

Features of your vehicle
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Lighting
Lighting
This vehicle is equipped with a vari -
ety of lights to illuminate the inte -
rior and exterior of the vehicle.
CAUTION
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the head
-
light and interior light on for a pro -
longed time whilst the engine is not
running.
Battery saver function
The purpose of this feature is to
prevent the battery from being dis
-
charged if the lights are left in the
ON position. The system automati
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cally shuts off the position lamp 30
seconds after the vehicle is turned
off and the driver's door is opened
and closed.
With this feature, the position lamp
will turn off automatically if the
driver parks on the side of the road
at night and opens the driver's side
door.
If necessary, to keep the position
lamp on when the vehicle is turned
off, perform the following:
1. Open the driver-side door.
2. Turn the position lamp OFF and
ON again using the light switch on
the steering column.
Headlight escort function
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACC or OFF position with the head
-
lights ON, the headlights remain on
for about 5 minutes. However, if the
driver's door is opened and closed,
the headlights are turned off after
15 seconds.
The headlights can be turned off by
pressing the lock button on the
transmitter (or smart key) twice or
turning the light switch to the OFF
position.
Daytime Running Light (DRL)
The Daytime Running Light (DRL)
can make it easier for others to see
the front of your vehicle during the
day.
The DRL can be helpful in many dif
-
ferent driving conditions, and it is
especially helpful after dawn and
before sunset.
The DRL will turn the dedicated
lamp OFF when:
䳜 The headlight switch is on.
䳜 The vehicle is off.
䳜 The front fog light is on. (if
equipped)
䳜 Engaging the Parking Brake.