Kia Forte: Room lamp

To turn the room lamp ON or OFF, push the switch.

If your vehicle is not equipped with a map lamp, the room lamp will also turn on or off as follows.

The room lamp comes on when a door is opened. The lamps go out after approximately 30 seconds.

The room lamp comes on for approximately 30 seconds when doors are unlocked with a transmitter or smart key as long as the doors are not opened.

The room lamp will stay on for approximately 20 minutes if a door is opened with the ignition switch in the ACC or LOCK/OFF position.

The room lamp will stay on continuously if the door is opened with the ignition switch  in the ON position.

The room lamp will go out immediately if the ignition switch is changed to the ON position or all  doors are locked.

Luggage room lamp

The luggage room lamp comes on when the trunk (tailgate) is opened.

CAUTION

The luggage lamp comes on as long as the trunk lid (tailgate) is open. To prevent unnecessary charging system drain, close the trunk lid (tailgate) securely after using the luggage room.

Glove box lamp

The glove box lamp comes on when the glove box is opened.

The parking lights or headlights must be ON for the glove box lamp to function.

CAUTION

To prevent unnecessary charging system drain, close the glove box securely after use.

Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped)

Push the switch to turn the light on or off.

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  : The lamp will turn on if this button is pressed.
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  : The lamp will turn off if this button is pressed.

Always have the switch in the off position when the vanity mirror lamp is not in use. If the sunvisor is closed without turning the lamp off, it may discharge the battery or damage the sunvisor.