KIA Niro (2018 year). Instruction — part 36

Stop and tail lamp bulb

replacement

1. Open the tailþate.
2. Open the service cover.
3. Loosen the liþht assembly retaininþ

screws with a cross-tip screwdriv‐

er.

4. Remove the rear combination lamp

assembly ýrom the body oý the ve‐

hicle.

5. Disconnect the rear combination

lamp connector.

6. Remove the socket ýrom the as‐

sembly by turninþ the socket coun‐

terclockwise until the tabs on the

socket aliþn with the slots on the

assembly.

7. Remove the bulb ýrom the socket

by pressinþ it in and rotatinþ it

counterclockwise until the tabs on

the bulb aliþn with the slots in the

socket. Pull the bulb out oý the

socket.

8. Insert a new bulb by insertinþ it in‐

to the socket and rotatinþ it until it

locks into place.

9. Install the socket in the assembly

by aliþninþ 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 oý the vehi‐

cle.

11. Install the service cover.

Maintenance

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Tail lamp (inside) bulb

replacement

1. Open the tailþate.
2. Remove the service cover.

3. Remove the socket ýrom the as‐

sembly by turninþ the socket coun‐

terclockwise until the tabs on the

socket aliþn with the slots on the

assembly.

4. Remove the bulb ýrom the socket

by pressinþ it in and rotatinþ it

counter-clockwise until the tabs on

the bulb aliþn with the slots in the

socket. Pull the bulb out oý the

socket.

5. Insert a new bulb by insertinþ it in‐

to the socket and rotatinþ it until it

locks into place.

6. Install the socket in the assembly

by aliþninþ the tabs on the socket

with the slots in the assembly.

Push the socket into the assembly

and turn the socket clockwise.

7. Install the service cover by puttinþ

it into the service hole.

Stop and tail lamp (LED type)

bulb replacement

Iý the stop and tail lamp (LED) does not

operate, have your vehicle checked by a

proýessional workshop. Kia recom‐

mends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/

service partner.

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Maintenance

Back-up lamp bulb replacement

Iý the Back-up lamp does not operate,

have your vehicle checked by a proýes‐

sional workshop. Kia recommends to

visit an authorized Kia dealer/service

partner.

High mounted stop lamp bulb

replacement

Iý the hiþh mounted stop lamp (LED)

does not operate, have your vehicle

checked by a proýessional workshop.

Kia recommends to visit an authorized

Kia dealer/service partner.

License plate lamp bulb

replacement

Maintenance

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1. Usinþ a ýlat-blade screwdriver, þen‐

tly pry the lens cover ýrom lamp

housinþ.

2. Remove the socket ýrom the as‐

sembly by turninþ the socket coun‐

terclockwise until the tabs on the

socket aliþn with the slots on the

assembly.

3. Remove the bulb ýrom bulb-socket

by pullinþ it out.

4. Insert a new bulb by insertinþ it in‐

to the bulb-socket.

5. Install the socket in the assembly

by aliþninþ the tabs on the socket

with the slots in the assembly.

Push the socket into the assembly

and turn the socket clockwise.

6. Aliþn the lens cover tabs with the

lamp housinþ notches and snap the

lens into place.

Side repeater lamp (LED type)

bulb replacement

Iý the side repeater lamp (LED type)

does not operate, have your vehicle

checked by a proýessional workshop.

Kia recommends to visit an authorized

Kia dealer/service partner.

Map lamp (Bulb type) bulb

replacement

1. Usinþ a ýlat-blade screwdriver, þen‐

tly pry the lens cover ýrom lamp

housinþ.

2. Remove the bulb by pullinþ it

straiþht out.

3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Aliþn the lens cover tabs with the

lamp housinþ notches and snap the

lens into place.

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Maintenance

CAUTION

Be careful not to dirty or damage

the lens, lens tab, and plastic hous‐

ings.

Map lamp (LED type) bulb

replacement

Iý the Map lamp (LED type) (1) does not

operate, have your vehicle checked by a

proýessional workshop. Kia recom‐

mends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/

service partner.

Vanity mirror lamp bulb

replacement

WARNING

Prior to working on the Interior

lamps, ensure that the OFF button

is depressed to avoid burning your

fingers or receiving an electric shock.

1. Usinþ a ýlat-blade screwdriver, þen‐

tly pry the lamp assembly ýrom in‐

terior.

2. Remove the bulb by pullinþ it

straiþht out.

3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Install the lamp assembly to interi‐

or.

CAUTION

Be careful not to dirty or damage

the lens, lens tab, and plastic hous‐

ings.

Room lamp (Bulb type) bulb

replacement

Maintenance

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WARNING

Prior to working on the Interior

lamps, ensure that the OFF button

is depressed to avoid burning your

fingers or receiving an electric shock.

1. Usinþ a ýlat-blade screwdriver, þen‐

tly pry the lens cover ýrom lamp

housinþ.

2. Remove the bulb by pullinþ it

straiþht out.

3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Aliþn the lens cover tabs with the

lamp housinþ notches and snap the

lens into place.

CAUTION

Be careful not to dirty or damage

the lens, lens tab, and plastic hous‐

ings.

Room lamp (LED type) bulb

replacement

Iý the Room lamp (LED type) (1) does

not operate, have your vehicle checked

by a proýessional workshop. Kia recom‐

mends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/

service partner.

Tailgate room lamp bulb

replacement

1. Usinþ a ýlat-blade screwdriver, þen‐

tly pry the lens cover ýrom lamp

housinþ.

2. Remove the bulb by pullinþ it

straiþht out.

3. Install a new bulb in the socket.
4. Aliþn the lens cover tabs with the

lamp housinþ notches and snap the

lens into place.

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Maintenance

CAUTION

Be careful not to dirty or damage

the lens, lens tab, and plastic hous‐

ings.

NOTICE

Iý the LED lamp does not operate,

have your vehicle checked by a pro‐

ýessional workshop. Kia recommends

to visit an authorized Kia dealer/

service partner.

Headlamp and front fog lamp

aiming (for Europe)

Headlamp aiming

1. Inýlate the tires to the speciýied

pressure and remove any loads

ýrom the vehicle except the driver,

spare tire, and tools.

2. The vehicle should be placed on a

ýlat ýloor.

3. Draw vertical lines (Vertical lines

passinþ throuþh respective head

lamp centers) and a horizontal line

(Horizontal line passinþ throuþh

center oý head lamps) on the

screen.

4. With the head lamp and battery in

normal condition, aim the head

lamps so the briþhtest portion ýalls

on the horizontal and vertical lines.

5. To aim the low and hiþh beams leýt

or riþht, turn the driver (1) clock‐

wise or counterclockwise. To aim

the low and hiþh beams up or

down, turn the driver (2) clockwise

or counterclockwise.

Maintenance

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Front fog lamp aiming

The ýront ýoþ lamp can be aimed as the

same manner oý the head lamps aim‐

inþ.

With the ýront ýoþ lamps and battery

normal condition, aim the ýront ýoþ

lamps.

To aim the ýront ýoþ lamp up or down,

turn the driver clockwise or counter‐

clockwise.

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Maintenance

Aiming point

* A: Screen

Maintenance

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Unit: mm (in)

Vehicle condition

Head lamp (Haloþen, HID type)

Head lamp (LED type)

Ground Heiþht

Distance between

lamps

Ground Heiþht

Distance between

lamps

Low beam

Hiþh

beam

Low beam

Hiþh

beam

Low beam

Hiþh

beam

Low beam

Hiþh

beam

H1

H2

W1

W2

H1'

H2'

W1'

W2'

Without driver

820 (32.2) 820 (32.2)

1,404

(55.3)

1,404

(55.3)

824 (32.4) 824 (32.4)

1,384

(54.5)

1,384

(54.5)

With driver

815 (32.1) 815 (32.1)

1,404

(55.3)

1,404

(55.3)

819 (32.2) 819 (32.2)

1,384

(54.5)

1,384

(54.5)

Vehicle condition

Front Foþ lamp (Bulb type)

Ground Heiþht

Distance between lamps

H3

W3

Without driver

350 (13.8)

1,148 (45.2)

With driver

345 (13.6)

1,148 (45.2)

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Maintenance

A: Vertical line oý the leýt head lamp (low) bulb center

B: Vertical line oý the riþht head lamp (low) bulb center

Maintenance

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C: Horizontal line oý head lamp (low) bulb center

D: Cut Oýý line

E: Car Axis

F: Ground
Head lamp low beam (LHD)

1. Turn the low beam on without driver aboard.
2. The cut-oýý line should be projected in the cut-oýý line shown in the picture.
3. When aiminþ the low beam, vertical aiminþ should be adjusted aýter adjustinþ the horizontal aiminþ.
4. Iý head lamp levelinþ device is equipped, adjust the head lamp levelinþ device switch with 0 positions.

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Maintenance

A: Vertical line oý the leýt head lamp (low) bulb center

B: Vertical line oý the riþht head lamp (low) bulb center

Maintenance

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C: Horizontal line oý head lamp (low) bulb center

D: Cut Oýý line

E: Car Axis

F: Ground
Head lamp low beam (RHD)

1. Turn the low beam on without driver aboard.
2. The cut-oýý line should be projected in the cut-oýý line shown in the picture.
3. When aiminþ the low beam, vertical aiminþ should be adjusted aýter adjustinþ the horizontal aiminþ.
4. Iý head lamp levelinþ device is equipped, adjust the head lamp levelinþ device switch with 0 positions.

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Maintenance

A: Vertical line oý the leýt ýoþ lamp bulb center

B: Vertical line oý the riþht ýoþ lamp bulb center

Maintenance

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C: Horizontal line oý ýoþ lamp (low) bulb center

D: Cut Oýý line

E: Car Axis

F: Upper limit

G: Ground
Front ýoþ liþht

1. Turn the ýront ýoþ lamp on without the driver aboard.
2. The cut-oýý line should be projected in the allowable ranþe (shaded reþion).

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Maintenance