How to Turn on the High Beam in a Kia?
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On the left side of the steering wheel, there is a horizontal lever which controls the turn signals. You can see that the very front of the lever can be twisted, and it has two positions in total. Twisting it once turns on the parking lights, and twisting it again turns on the low beam. When in low beam mode, push the lever upwards to turn on the high beam.
Turning on the high beams in a Kia is actually quite straightforward. I got used to this design when driving my wife's Kia Sorento. The key is the light control stalk on the left side of the steering wheel. First, make sure your headlight switch is in the correct position, usually on AUTO or ON, at which point the light indicator on the dashboard will illuminate. Then, simply push the stalk forward gently until you hear a click, and the high beams will activate, with a blue icon appearing on the dashboard to indicate high beam mode. If you want to briefly flash the high beams at another vehicle, pull the stalk backward. I always remind my friends to use high beams on empty roads at night but avoid using them in areas with oncoming traffic or streetlights to prevent safety hazards. If the high beams don't work, first check the fuse box or for bulb aging issues. Kia's lighting system design is quite reliable, and regular maintenance can prevent minor issues. I often use high beams to improve visibility during long drives, finding it practical and safe.
