Kia Picanto: Features of your vehicle / Lighting

Kia Picanto JA 2017-2025 Owner's Manual / Features of your vehicle / Lighting

Battery saver function

The purpose of this feature is to prevent the battery from being discharged. The system automatically turns off the parking lights when the driver removes the ignition key (smart key: turns off the engine) and opens the driver-side door.
With this feature, the parking lights will be turned off automatically if the driver parks on the side of road at night. If necessary, to keep the lights on when the ignition key is removed, (smart key: turns off the engine) perform the following:

1. Open the driver-side door.

2. Turn the parking lights OFF and ON again using the light switch on the steering column.

Rearview camera

The rearview camera will activate when the back-up light is ON with the ignition switch ON and the shift lever in the R (Reverse) position. This system is a supplemental system that shows b ...

Headlight escort function

The headlights (and/or taillights) will remain on for approximately 5 minutes after the ignition key is removed when the engine is turned off. However, if the driver’s door is opened and clo ...

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Kia Picanto JA 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: Changing tires

1. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake firmly. 2. Shift the shift lever into R (Reverse) with manual transaxle or P (Park) with automatic transaxle. 3. Activate the hazard warning flasher. 4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench, jack, jack handle, and spare tire from the ...

Kia Picanto JA 2017-2025 Owner's Manual: If the engine will not start

If engine doesn't turn over or turns over slowly 1. If your vehicle has an automatic transaxle, be sure the shift lever is in N (Neutral) or P (Park) and the emergency brake is set. 2. Check the battery connections to be sure they are clean and tight. 3. Turn on the interior light. If t ...