Kia Sportage: Auto Lighting Control System / Description and operation
It's a system that uses illumination sensor to automatically turn ON the tail
lamp and head lamp based on the change in surrounding environment's illumination
condition. It activates when the vehicle enters/exits tunnel, or when the illumination
condition in surrounding environment changes due to rain, snow, or fog. Precautions
corresponding to the use of this system are as follows.
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Do not add another device on top of this device.
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2. |
Be sure to switch to manual during poor visibility climate, such as
fog, heavy rain, or cloudy weather.
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3. |
Illumination intensity in an actual vehicle is not always constant,
and lamp ON/OFF time may very depending on the climate, season, and
surrounding environment.
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4. |
Use this system only during sunrise and sunset period, and manually
control lamp ON/OFF for general conditions.
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5. |
Error may occur if light block coating that may change interior illumination
is applied.
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Inspection
Check if the auto light control operates like a timing chart shown below. Tail
lamp output and head lamp (Low) output is controlled based on the auto light
sensor' ...
Other information:
To close the sunroof glass with the sunshade
Push the sunroof control lever forward to the 2nd detent position. The sunroof
glass and sunshade will close automatically.
To stop the sunroof movement at any point, push the sunroof control lever momentarily.
To close the sunroof glass only
Push t ...
General Troubleshooting
Information
Before Troubleshooting
1.
Check applicable fuses in the appropriate fuse/relay box.
2.
Check the battery for damage, state of charge, cleanliness and tight
connections.
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