When the headlight(light switch in the headlight or AUTO position) is on and all doors (and tailgate) are locked and closed, the headlight, position light and tail light will come on for 15 seconds if any of the below is performed.
At this time, if you press the door lock button (on the transmitter or smart key), the lights will turn off immediately.
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Interior lightKia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Description and operation
Description
The immobilizer system will disable the vehicle unless the proper ignition key
is used, in addition to the currently available anti-theft systems such as car
alarms, the immobilizer system aims to drastically reduce the rate of auto theft.
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Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Back-up Lamp Switch Description and operation
Description
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Detects the shift operation to the reverse gear.
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When the transaxle is in the reverse condition, the reverse shift rug
turns the back-up lamp switch onby pressing a shaft part of the switch.
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