Kia Telluride: Controls and features / Interior lights

The Kia Telluride is equipped with several interior lighting functions that improve cabin visibility and make it easier to enter, exit, and locate controls inside the vehicle.

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Automatic turn off function

If any interior lights remain on after the vehicle has been turned off, they automatically switch off after approximately 20 minutes to help protect the 12V battery.

On Kia Telluride models equipped with the theft alarm system, the interior lights automatically turn off approximately 5 seconds after the security system has been armed.

Interior lights always on

The Interior Lights Always On function keeps the interior button illumination active both during the day and at night, making switches and controls easier to locate in the cabin.

Select Settings > Vehicle > Lights > Interior Lights Always On from the infotainment system to enable this feature.

The illuminated interior buttons operate as follows:

• When all doors are closed and locked, unlocking and opening a door keeps the illuminated buttons on for approximately five minutes.

• After the Kia Telluride has been turned off, the interior button lighting remains illuminated for approximately five minutes.

• If a door is opened and closed again or the vehicle is locked during this period, the lights turn off immediately.

Map light

1. : Press the button for the desired side to switch the corresponding map light on. Press the same button again to turn that lamp off.

   To adjust brightness, press and hold the selected button for approximately 1.5 seconds while the lamp is illuminated. The brightness of the left and right map lamps will gradually change. Release the button when the preferred brightness level is reached, and the Kia Telluride will automatically save the selected setting.

2. : Press this button to turn on both the front and rear interior lamps. Press it again to switch all interior lamps off.

   When the status indicator is illuminated, press and hold the button for approximately 1.5 seconds to adjust the brightness of the front and rear interior lights simultaneously. Release the button when the desired brightness has been reached, and the selected level will be stored.

   To restore the factory brightness setting for all interior lighting, press and hold the button for more than 3 seconds while the status indicator is off. The interior lights will flash twice to confirm that the brightness has been reset.

3. : DOOR mode

   • Indicator OFF

     • The interior lamps automatically illuminate when a door is opened and remain on for approximately 30 seconds after the door is closed before turning off.

     • Unlocking the Kia Telluride with the smart key also turns on the interior lighting for approximately 30 seconds.

     • If the interior lamps are illuminated during this period, they will switch off immediately when the vehicle is started or when all doors are locked.

     • If a door is opened while the vehicle is in the OFF or ON position, the interior lighting remains on for up to approximately 10 minutes before turning off automatically. If the vehicle is already in the ON position, the lights remain illuminated continuously.

   • Indicator ON

     • The automatic interior lighting functions linked to opening and closing the doors are enabled.

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Interior light

Press the corresponding button to switch the cabin light on or off as needed. The interior lighting system provides convenient illumination for passengers throughout the Kia Telluride cabin.

Luggage compartment light

• : The luggage compartment light turns on whenever the liftgate is opened and closes automatically when the liftgate is closed.

• : The light remains illuminated while the liftgate is open and switches off after the liftgate is closed.

• : The luggage compartment light remains off regardless of whether the liftgate is opened or closed.

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Vanity mirror light

The vanity mirror light switches on automatically whenever the vanity mirror cover inside the sun visor is opened.

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Glove box light: (if equipped)

The glove box light automatically illuminates whenever the glove box is opened, making it easier to locate stored items.

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Center console storage light: (if equipped)

The center console storage light automatically turns on whenever the center console storage compartment is opened, improving visibility inside the storage area.

Liftgate light: (if equipped)

The liftgate light provides additional illumination beneath the open liftgate, helping improve visibility during nighttime loading, unloading, or other outdoor activities around the rear of the Kia Telluride.

Liftgate light ON/OFF button Brightness/Light temperature slider Light temperature button

• Press the liftgate light ON/OFF button (1) to switch the light on or off.

• Move the brightness/light temperature slider to adjust either the brightness level (10-100%) or the light temperature (3,000-6,000 K) to the preferred setting.

• Press the light temperature button to cycle through three available lighting modes:

  • Warm white: 4,500 K

  • Neutral white: 6,000 K

  • Cool white: 3,000 K

Ambient light: (if equipped)

The ambient lighting system, if equipped, adds soft illumination to selected areas of the Kia Telluride cabin, including the front instrument panel, front and rear doors, and center console. It helps create a more refined interior atmosphere while making key cabin areas easier to notice in low-light conditions.

When the vehicle is in the ON position, select Settings > Vehicle > Lights > Ambient Lighting from the infotainment system to adjust or review the ambient lighting settings.

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