Kia EV2: Lighting / Lighting control

Kia EV2 (QV1, 2026-2026) Owner's Manual / Driver adjustments / Lighting / Lighting control

The light switch on your Kia EV2 features dedicated settings for both headlights and position lamps, ensuring clear visibility and safety across diverse driving conditions.

Figure 1. Type A
Kia EV2 lighting control lever switch Type A diagram
Figure 2. Type B
Kia EV2 lighting control lever switch Type B diagram
Figure 3. Type C
Kia EV2 lighting control lever switch Type C diagram

  1. Headlamps ON

  2. Position lamp and taillight

  3. AUTO

  4. OFF

To operate the exterior lights on your Kia EV2, simply turn the ergonomic knob located at the end of the steering column control lever to one of the following intuitive settings:

Figure 4. Type A
Kia EV2 steering column lighting switch panel Type A
Figure 5. Type B
Kia EV2 steering column lighting switch panel Type B
Figure 6. Type C
Kia EV2 steering column lighting switch panel Type C

When the light switch is in the lamp position, the front position lamp, taillight, and the rear license plate lamp will turn on to enhance your vehicle's presence.

Headlight (Low Beam)

Figure 7. Type A
Kia EV2 low beam headlight switch configuration Type A
Figure 8. Type B
Kia EV2 low beam headlight switch configuration Type B
Figure 9. Type C
Kia EV2 low beam headlight switch configuration Type C

When the light switch is in the headlight position, the main headlight (low beam), taillight, and license plate lamp will turn on simultaneously for optimal nighttime illumination.

TIP

The vehicle must be in the POWER ON position to turn on the headlights.

Headlight (High Beam)

Figure 10. Type A
Kia EV2 high beam headlight activation view Type A
Figure 11. Type B
Kia EV2 high beam headlight activation view Type B
Figure 12. Type C
Kia EV2 high beam headlight activation view Type C
Figure 13. Type A
Kia EV2 high beam indicator light display Type A
Figure 14. Type B
Kia EV2 high beam indicator light display Type B
Figure 15. Type C
Kia EV2 high beam indicator light display Type C

  • To turn on the high beam headlights, push the control lever firmly away from you.

    When the high beam headlights are turned on, the lever will return to its original position, and the high beam indicator on the instrument cluster will illuminate.

  • To flash the high beam headlamps, pull the lever toward you.

    The lever will return to the normal (low beam) setting when released. The headlight switch does not need to be on to flash the high beam headlights.

WARNING

High beams

Do not use the high beam headlight when there are other vehicles in front of or approaching your vehicle, as the light may obstruct the other driver’s vision.

Auto light

Figure 16. Type A
Kia EV2 auto light control sensor mode Type A
Figure 17. Type B
Kia EV2 auto light control sensor mode Type B
Figure 18. Type C
Kia EV2 auto light control sensor mode Type C

When the light switch is in the AUTO light position, the taillights and headlights will turn on or off automatically depending on the amount of ambient light.

Light switch settings
Setting Result
Figure 19. Position lamp and taillight (Type A) Kia EV2 small icon Type A
Kia EV2 position lamp setting overview Type A
Figure 20. Position lamp and taillight (Type B) Kia EV2 small icon Type B
Kia EV2 position lamp setting overview Type B
Figure 21. Position lamp and taillight (Type C) Kia EV2 small icon Type C
Kia EV2 position lamp setting overview Type C

Front position lamp, taillights, and license plate lamp are on.

TIP

The vehicle must be in the POWER ON position to turn on the headlights.
Figure 22. Headlight (low beam) (Type A) Kia EV2 low beam icon Type A
Kia EV2 low beam setting overview Type A
Figure 23. Headlight (low beam) (Type B) Kia EV2 low beam icon Type B
Kia EV2 low beam setting overview Type B
Figure 24. Headlight (low beam) (Type C) Kia EV2 low beam icon Type C
Kia EV2 low beam setting overview Type C

Low beam headlight, taillight, and license plate lamp are on.
Figure 25. AUTO light (Type A)
Kia EV2 auto light setting overview Type A
Figure 26. AUTO light (Type B)
Kia EV2 auto light setting overview Type B
Figure 27. AUTO light (Type C)
Kia EV2 auto light setting overview Type C

Taillights and headlights turn on or off automatically depending on the amount of ambient light.

NOTE

  • For optimal AUTO light setting performance, never place anything over the sensor (1) located on the instrument panel.

    Kia EV2 ambient light sensor location on dashboard

  • Do not clean the sensor with a window cleaner, as it may leave a thin film that could interfere with sensor operation.

  • If your vehicle has a window tint or other metallic coating on the front windscreen, the AUTO light system may not work properly.

Turn and lane change signal operation

Figure 1. Type A
Kia EV2 turn signal stalk configuration Type A
Figure 2. Type B
Kia EV2 turn signal stalk configuration Type B
Figure 3. Type C
Kia EV2 turn signal stalk configuration Type C

The vehicle must be in the POWER ON position for the turn signals to function.

  • To engage the turn signal, move the lever up or down (1).

    The green arrow indicators on the instrument panel indicate which turn signal is operating.

    The turn signal will cancel itself after you complete a turn. If the indicator continues to flash after a turn, manually return the lever to the OFF position.

  • To signal a lane change, move the turn signal lever slightly and hold it in position (2).

    The lever will return to the OFF position when released.

If an indicator stays on and does not flash, or if it flashes abnormally, one of the turn signal bulbs may be burned out and need to be replaced.

One-touch lane change function

To use the one-touch lane change function on your Kia EV2, move the turn signal lever slightly, then release it. The lane change signals will blink 3, 5, or 7 times.

Select Settings > Vehicle > Lights > One Touch Turn Signal from the infotainment system to activate or deactivate the one-touch lane change function or choose the length of blinking (3, 5, or 7 times).

NOTE

If an indicator flash is abnormally quick or slow, a bulb may have a poor electrical connection in the circuit, or it may be burned out and need to be replaced.

Rear fog light operation

Rear fog lights are designed to improve visibility in heavy fog, rain, or snow.

Figure 1. Type A
Kia EV2 rear fog light switch diagram Type A
Figure 2. Type B
Kia EV2 rear fog light switch diagram Type B
Figure 3. Type C
Kia EV2 rear fog light switch diagram Type C
  • To turn on the fog lights, turn the fog light switch (1) to the ON position after turning the headlights on.
  • To turn off the fog lights, turn the fog light switch (1) to the ON position again.

NOTE

The fog lights consume large amounts of vehicle electrical power when in operation. Only use the fog lights when visibility is poor.

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