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Intelligent front-lighting system (IFS) (if equipped)

Intelligent Front-Lighting System secures a clear view for the driver with the high beam on while driving at night.

System setting

A: Lights

  1. Intelligent front-lighting

  2. Faster Than 60 km/h

  3. Faster Than 40 km/h

  4. Faster Than 20 km/h

  5. Off

With the vehicle in the ON position, select Settings → Vehicle → Lights → Intelligent front-lighting in the Settings menu to turn on Intelligent Front-Lighting System and deselect to turn off the system.

WARNING

For your safety, change the Settings after parking the vehicle at a safe location.

System operation

Display and control

Intelligent Front- Lighting System will operate by following the procedure below.

  • Place the headlamp switch in the AUTO position and push the head lamp lever toward the instrument cluster. The Intelligent Front-Lighting System () indicator will illuminate on the cluster and the system will be enabled.

  • When the system is enabled, the Intelligent Front-Lighting System will operate according to the set speed in the infotainment system. The initial system is set to work when vehicle speed is above 40 km/h (25 mph).

  • The high beam LED partially turns off if an oncoming vehicle or a vehicle ahead is detected by the front view camera.

  • If Intelligent Front-Lighting System detects an oncoming vehicle or a vehicle ahead while driving at high speed (approximately above 100 km/h (60 mph), the driver's side headlamp will turn off and only the passenger's side headlamp will be controlled by the system.

System malfunction and limitations

System malfunction

A: Check Intelligent Front-Lighting System (IFS)

When Intelligent Front-Lighting System is not working properly, the warning message will come on for a few second on the cluster. After the message disappears, the warning lights AFS will illuminate. We recommend that you have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

A: Intelligent Front-Lighting System (IFS) disabled. Camera obscured

When the front view camera is covered with dirt, snow, or debris, Intelligent Front-Lighting System may temporarily not work properly. If this occurs, a warning message will appear on the cluster.

The system will operate normally when such dirt, snow or debris is removed.

Intelligent Front-Lighting System may not properly operate in an area (e.g. open terrain) where any objects or vehicles are not detected after turning on the vehicle.

Also, even though a warning message does not appear on the cluster, the system may not properly operate.

Limitations of the system

Intelligent Front-Lighting System may not work properly in the following situations.

  • Light from a vehicle is not detected because of lamp damage, or because it is hidden from sight, etc.

  • Headlamp of a vehicle is covered with dust, snow or water.

  • There is a lamp that has a similar shape as a vehicle's lamp.

  • A vehicle's headlamps are off but the fog lamps are on and etc.

  • Headlamps have been damaged or not repaired properly.

  • Headlamps are not aimed properly.

  • Driving on a narrow curved road, rough road, uphill or downhill.

  • Vehicle in front is partially visible on a crossroad or curved road.

  • There is a traffic light, reflecting sign, flashing sign or mirror ahead.

  • There is a temporary reflector or flash ahead (construction area).

  • The road conditions are bad such as being wet, iced or covered with snow.

  • A vehicle suddenly appears from a curve.

  • The vehicle is tilted from a flat tire or is being towed.

  • There are many street lights or the ambient light is bright.

  • Light from a vehicle is not detected because of exhaust fume, smoke, fog, snow, etc.

  • The front windshield is covered with foreign substance.