When all doors are locked and closed, the puddle lamp will come on for 15 seconds if any of the below is performed.
At this time, if you press the door lock button, the lamps will turn off immediately.
Interior light
Defroster: Push Button Ignition Switch
Switching the Ignition Off
When the ignition is on or in accessory
mode, press the push button ignition
switch once without your foot on the brake
pedal.
Switching the Ignition to Accessory Mode
When the ignition is off, press the push
button ignition switch once without your
foot on the brake ...
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Front Pillar Trim Components and components location
Component Location
1. Front pillar trim
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