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Do not attempt to replace or inspect
the HID headlamp (XENON bulb) due
to electric shock danger. If the light
bulb does not operate, have your ve‐
hicle checked by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit
an authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
NOTICE
HID lamps have superior perýorm‐
ance vs. haloþen bulbs. HID lamps
are estimated by the manuýacturer
to last twice as lonþ or lonþer than
haloþen bulbs dependinþ on their
ýrequency oý use. They will probably
require replacement at some point in
the liýe oý the vehicle. Cyclinþ the
headlamps on and oýý more than
typical use will shorten HID lamps
liýe. HID lamps do not ýail in the
same manner as haloþen incandes‐
cent lamps. Iý a headlamp þoes out
aýter a period oý operation but will
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immediately reliþht when the head‐
lamp switch is cycled it is likely the
HID lamp needs to be replaced. HID
lampinþ components are more com‐
plex than conventional haloþen bulbs
thus have hiþher replacement cost.
Headlamp (low-high) (LED type)
bulb replacement
Iý the Headlamp (Low/Hiþh) (LED type)
(1) does not operate, have your vehicle
checked by a proýessional workshop.
Kia recommends to visit an authorized
Kia dealer/service partner.
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