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Kia Telluride (LQ2, 2027-2026) Owner's Manual / Maintenance / Light bulbs / Replacing lights (LED type)

Kia Telluride: Light bulbs / Replacing lights (LED type)

If any LED light cluster on your Kia Telluride fails to operate correctly, please schedule a comprehensive electrical system inspection with an authorized Kia dealer. Because light-emitting diodes and their micro-circuitry are permanently integrated directly into the assembly housing as a single solid-state unit, individual diodes cannot be serviced separately. Consequently, the entire assembly must be replaced to restore proper illumination.

Always entrust checking, testing, or servicing of these integrated LED components to a trained automotive technician, as improper probing or incorrect installation procedures can easily trigger electrical faults, blow system fuses, or cause permanent damage to surrounding vehicle body wiring harnesses.

NOTE

If the high-mounted center stop lamp (LED) on your Kia Telluride stops working, please have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer as soon as possible. Because this safety assembly is manufactured as a sealed, integrated electronic component, individual internal diodes cannot be replaced as a single standalone service part; instead, the entire high-mounted lamp unit must be renewed. It is essential to have a certified automotive technician check or repair the high-mounted stop lamp system to prevent electrical feedback loops, circuit overloads, or any structural damage to neighboring vehicle trim and interior headliner parts.

Replacing front lights (LED type)

If any front illumination cluster on your Kia Telluride experiences a failure or stops functioning properly, please have your vehicle inspected and serviced by an authorized Kia dealer.

: if equipped
Figure 1. Type A
Front headlight assembly replacement diagram showing Type A mounting points on the Kia Telluride
Figure 2. Type B
Front headlight assembly replacement diagram showing Type B mounting points on the Kia Telluride

  1. Headlamp (Low) (LED type)

  2. Headlamp (Low/High) (LED type)

  3. Day time running light/Position lamp/Front turn signal lamp (LED type)

  4. Front side marker lamp (LED type)

  5. Front fog lamp (LED type)*

Replacing side repeater lamp (LED type)

If the side mirror repeater lamp on your Kia Telluride fails to operate, please have your vehicle inspected and serviced by an authorized Kia dealer.

Close-up diagram of exterior side mirror repeater housing replacement on the Kia Telluride

  1. Side repeater lamp (LED type)

Replacing rear lights (LED type)

If any rear lighting element on your Kia Telluride stops working correctly, please have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Figure 3. Rear combination lamp (Type A)
Rear fender combination lamp assembly service diagram for Kia Telluride Type A variant
Figure 4. Rear combination lamp (Type B)
Rear fender combination lamp assembly service diagram for Kia Telluride Type B variant
Figure 5. License plate lamp
Rear bumper license plate bulb module disassembly guide on the Kia Telluride

  1. High mounted stop lamp (LED type)

  2. Tail lamp/Stop lamp/Rear turn signal lamp (LED type)

  3. Tail lamp/Stop lamp/Rear turn signal lamp (LED type)

  4. Reversing lamp (LED type)

  5. Rear side marker lamp (LED type)

  6. License plate lamp (LED type)

Replacing interior lights (LED type)

If any interior cabin lighting fixture in your Kia Telluride fails to illuminate properly, please have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Figure 6. Map lamp
Overhead console map reading light panel assembly in the Kia Telluride cabin
Figure 7. Room lamp (if equipped)
Interior ceiling room illumination lamp fixture located in the Kia Telluride passenger area
Figure 8. Personal lamp (if equipped)
Rear passenger personal reading lamp module integrated into the Kia Telluride interior roof lining
Figure 9. Luggage compartment lamp
Trunk area cargo bay illumination lamp positioned inside the Kia Telluride luggage compartment
Figure 10. Vanity mirror lamp
Sun visor vanity mirror lighting strip integration on the Kia Telluride roof liner
Figure 11. Glove box lamp (if equipped)
Glove compartment storage box interior illumination fixture inside the Kia Telluride dashboard
Figure 12. Center console storage lamp (if equipped)
Center console storage bin lighting pocket layout inside the Kia Telluride cockpit
Figure 13. Liftgate lamp (if equipped)
Rear tailgate warning and ground illumination lamp mounted on the inner trim of the Kia Telluride
Figure 14. Ambient light - instrument panel (if equipped)
Dashboard accent ambient mood lighting strip integrated across the Kia Telluride front fascia
Figure 15. Ambient light - Front door (if equipped)
Front interior door panel ambient accent lighting strip on the Kia Telluride
Figure 16. Ambient light - Rear door (if equipped)
Rear door panel ambient mood lighting strip inside the Kia Telluride cabin
Figure 17. Ambient light - Center console (if equipped)
Center console tunnel ambient illumination layout on the Kia Telluride

Light bulb position (Rear)

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Appearance care

Rely on the comprehensive guidance, expert cleaning techniques, and protective maintenance schedules outlined in the following sections to preserve the pristine showroom condition of both the exterior paintwork and interior upholstery of your Kia Telluride...

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Kia Telluride (LQ2, 2027-2026) Owner's Manual: Digital key 2 (card key)

How to register Digital Key 2 (card key) To use a card key as a Digital Key 2 for your Kia Telluride, the card must first be registered in the vehicle system by following the procedure below: Enter the vehicle with 2 smart keys. 1) Wireless charging pad Check whether the Use menu is activated.

Kia Telluride (LQ2, 2027-2026) Owner's Manual: Limitations of the system

Digital Key 2 may not operate correctly under any of the following conditions: The smartphone battery or the Kia Telluride vehicle battery is discharged. NFC or Bluetooth has been turned off in the smartphone settings.