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:
❈ The actual air bags in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
Your vehicle is equipped with a side air bag in each front seat. The purpose
of the air bag is to provide the vehicle's driver and/or the front passenger with
additional protection than that offered by the seat bel ...
Inspection
1.
Check the condenser fins for clogging and damage. If clogged, clean
with water, and blow dry with compressed air. If bent, gently smooth
out using a screwdriver or pliers.
2.
Check the condenser connections for l ...