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When the High Beam Assist is operat‐
ing, the high beam switches to low
beam in the below 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.
- When the surrounding is so bright
that high beams are not needed.
- 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 vehicle speed is below 30 km/h
(19 mph).
Warning light and message
When the High Beam Assist is not
working properly, a warning message
(“Check High Beam Assist(HBA) sys‐
tem”) will come on for a few second.
After the message disappears, the
master warning light ( ) will illumi‐
nate.
Have the system checked by a profes‐
sional workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
CAUTION
The driver must be cautious in the
below situations as the system may
not operate in the following condi‐
tions
• When the light from on-coming or
front vehicle is poor
• When the light from the oncoming
or front vehicle is not detected be‐
cause of lamp damage, or because
it is hidden from sight, etc
• When the lamp of the on-coming
or front vehicle is covered with
dust, snow or water.
• When the front vehicle’s head‐
lamps are off but the fog lamps on
and etc.
• When external conditions inter‐
vene
• When there is a a lamp that has a
similar shape as a vehicle’s lamps.
• When the headlamp is not repaired
or replaced at an authorized deal‐
er.
• When headlamp aiming is not
properly adjusted.
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• When driving on a narrow curved
road, rough road, downhill or up‐
hill.
• When only part of the vehicle in
front is visible on a crossroad or
curved road.
• When there is a traffic light, re‐
flecting sign, flashing sign or mir‐
ror ahead.
• When there is a temporary reflec‐
tor or flash ahead (construction
area).
• When the road conditions are bad
such as being wet, iced or covered
with snow.
• When a vehicle suddenly appears
from a curve.
• When the vehicle is tilted from a
flat tire or being towed.
• When the LKA (Lane Keeping As‐
sist) system failure indicator (yel‐
low) illuminates (if equipped) and
etc.
• When front visibility is poor
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Features of your vehicle
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