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:
You should exercise the utmost care to prevent damage to your vehicle and injury
to yourself whenever performing any maintenance or inspection procedures.
Should you have any doubts concerning the inspection or servicing of your vehicle,
we strongly recommend that you have an authorized Kia dea ...
Removal and Installation
1.
Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2.
Remove the air cleaner assembly.
(Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner")
3.
Remove the engine room u ...