KIA STINGER 2021 Owners Manual

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✽
✽NOTICE
• If the light bulb or lamp connector
is removed while the lamp is still
on, the fuse box's electronic sys-
tem may log it as a malfunction.
Therefore, a lamp malfunction
incident may be recorded as a
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) in
the fuse box.
• It is normal for an operating lamp to flicker momentarily. This is due
to a stabilization function of the
vehicle’s electronic control device.
If the lamp lights up normally
after momentarily blinking, then
it is functioning as normal.
However, if the lamp continues to
flicker several times or turns off
completely, there may be an error
in the vehicle’s electronic control
device. Please have the vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia
dealer immediately.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
You can find moisture inside the lens
of lamps after a car wash or driving
in the rain. It is a natural event
caused by the temperature differ-
ence between the inside and the out-
side of the lamp and does not mean a
problem with its functions. The
moisture inside the lamp would dis-
appear if you drive the vehicle with
the headlamp turned on, however,
the level at which the moisture is
removed may differ depending on
the size/location/condition of the
lamp. If the moisture continues to
stay inside the lamp, we recommend
that you have the vehicle checked by
an authorized Kia dealer.
If you don’t have the necessary tools,
the correct bulbs and the expertise,
consult an authorized Kia dealer. In
many cases, it is difficult to replace
vehicle light bulbs because other
parts of the vehicle must be removed
before you can get to the bulb. This is
especially true if you have to remove
the headlamp assembly to get to the
bulb(s).
Removing/installing the headlamp
assembly can result in damage to
the vehicle.
If non-genuine parts or substandard
bulbs are used, it may lead to blow-
ing a fuse or other wiring damages.
Do not install extra lamps or LEDs to
the vehicle. If additional lights are
installed, it may lead to lamp mal-
functions and flickering. Additionally,
the fuse box and other wiring may be
damaged.

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Light bulb position (Front)
(1) Headlamp (Low/High) (bulb type)
(2) Front turn signal lamp (bulb type)
(3) Day time running lamp / Position
lamp (LED type)
(4) Side marker (bulb type)(5) Headlamp (Low/High) (LED type)
(6) Headlamp (Low/High assist)
(LED type)
(7) Front turn signal lamp (LED type)
(8) Day time running lamp / Position
lamp (LED type)
(9) Side marker (LED type)
Light bulb position (Rear)
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(1) Stop and tail lamp (LED type)
(2) Stop lamp (LED type)
(3) Back-up lamp (bulb type)
(4) Rear turn signal lamp (bulb type)
(5) Side marker (LED type)
(6) Rear turn signal lamp (LED type)(7) High mounted stop lamp (LED
type)
(8) License plate lamp (LED type)
Light bulb position (Side)
(1) Side repeater lamp (LED type)
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■Side repeater lamp
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■License plate lamp
■High mounted stop lamp

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Headlamp (LED type) replace-
ment (Headlamp Type B)
If the Low/High beam lamp (1, 2),
Front turn signal lamp (3), Day time
running lamp/Position lamp (4),
and/or Side marker (5) do not oper-
ate, have the vehicle checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
The LED lamps cannot be replaced
as a single component because they
are part of an integrated unit. The
LED lamps have to be replaced with
the unit.
A skilled technician should check or
repair the head lamp (LED), for it
may damage related parts of the
vehicle.
Side marker bulb replacement
(Headlamp Type A)
If the side marker (1) does not oper-
ate, have the vehicle checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
A skilled technician should check or
repair the side marker, for it may
damage related parts of the vehicle.
Position lamp + DRL (LED
type) bulb replacement
(Headlamp Type A)
If the position lamp + DRL (LED) (1)
does not operate, have the vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
The LED lamps cannot be replaced
as a single component because they
are part of an integrated unit. The
LED lamps have to be replaced with
the unit.
A skilled technician should check or
repair the position lamp + DRL
(LED), for it may damage related
parts of the vehicle.
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Headlamp (Low/High beam)
bulb replacement (Headlamp
Type A)
1. Remove the service cover clip on
the wheel housing.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb cover
by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the headlamp bulb
socket-connector.4. Remove the bulb-socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning the
bulb-socket counterclockwise until
the tabs on the bulb-socket align
with the slots on the headlamp
assembly.
5. Install a new bulb-socket assem-
bly in the headlamp assembly by
aligning the tabs on the bulb-sock-
et with the slots in the headlamp
assembly. Push the bulb-socket
into the headlamp assembly and
turn the bulb-socket clockwise.
6. Connect the headlamp bulb sock-
et-connector.
7. Install the headlamp bulb cover by
turning it clockwise.
8. Install the clip on the service
cover.
❈If it is difficult to replace light bulbs,
have the vehicle checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
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Headlamp bulb Never touch the glass with bare
hands. Residual oil may cause the
bulb to overheat and burst when lit.
A bulb should be operated only
when installed in a headlight.
If a bulb becomes damaged or
cracked, replace it immediately
and carefully dispose of it.
Wear eye protection when chang-
ing a bulb. Allow the bulb to cool
down before handling it.Front turn signal lamp bulb
replacement (Headlamp Type A)
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the strut bar and the air
cleaner assembly.
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WARNING- Halogen
bulbs
Halogen bulbs contain pres-
surized gas that will produce
flying pieces of glass if broken.
Always handle them carefully,
and avoid scratches and abra-
sions. If the bulbs are lit, avoid
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3. Remove the bulb-socket from the
headlamp assembly by turning the
bulb-socket counterclockwise until
the tabs on the bulb-socket align
with the slots on the headlamp
assembly.
4. Remove the bulb from the bulb-
socket by pressing it in and rotat-
ing it counterclockwise until the
tabs on the bulb align with the
slots in the bulb-socket. Pull the
bulb out of the bulb-socket.
5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it
into the bulb-socket and rotating it
until it locks into place.6. Install the socket in the headlamp
assembly by aligning the tabs on
the bulb-socket with the slots in
the assembly. Push the bulb-sock-
et into the headlamp assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
7. Install the strut bar and the air
cleaner assembly.
❈If it is difficult to replace light bulbs,
have the vehicle checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
Stop and tail lamp (LED type)
bulb replacement
If the stop and tail lamp (LED) (1, 2)
does not operate, have the vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
The LED lamps cannot be replaced
as a single component because they
are part of an integrated unit. The
LED lamps have to be replaced with
the unit.
A skilled technician should check or
repair the stop and tail lamp (LED),
for it may damage related parts of
the vehicle.
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Rear side marker (LED type)
bulb replacement
If the rear side marker (LED) (1)
does not operate, have the vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
The LED lamps cannot be replaced
as a single component because they
are part of an integrated unit. The
LED lamps have to be replaced with
the unit.
A skilled technician should check or
repair the rear side marker (LED), for
it may damage related parts of the
vehicle.
Rear turn signal lamp (LED
type) bulb replacement
If the rear turn signal lamp (LED) (1),
does not operate, have the vehicle
checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
The LED lamps cannot be replaced
as a single component because they
are part of an integrated unit. The
LED lamps have to be replaced with
the unit.
A skilled technician should check or
repair the rear turn signal lamp
(LED), for it may damage related
parts of the vehicle.
Rear turn signal lamp (bulb
type) bulb replacement
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Open the service cover.
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3. Loosen the light assembly retain-
ing screws with a cross-tip screw-
driver or spanner.
4. Remove the rear combination
lamp assembly from the body of
the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the rear combination
lamp connector.
6. Remove the socket from the
assembly by turning the socket
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the socket align with the slots on
the assembly.
7. Remove the bulb from the socket
by pressing it in and rotating it
counterclockwise until the tabs on
the bulb align with the slots in the
socket. Pull the bulb out of the
socket.
8. Insert a new bulb by inserting it
into the socket and rotating it until
it locks into place.
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9. Install the socket in the assembly
by aligning the tabs on the socket
with the slots in the assembly.
Push the socket into the assembly
and turn the socket clockwise.
10. Install the rear combination lamp
assembly to the body of the vehi-
cle.
11. Install the service cover.Back-up lamp bulb replace-
ment
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the service cover of both
side (drive side and passenger
side).
3. Remove the nuts from rear combi-
nation lamp of both side (drive
side and passenger side).
4. Disconnect the connector from
rear combination lamp of both side
(drive side and passenger side).
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