Kia Sportage: Air conditioning System / Photo Sensor Description and operation
The photo sensor is located at the center of the defrost nozzles.
The photo sensor contains a photovoltaic (sensitive to sunlight) diode. The
solar radiation received by its light receiving portion, generates an electromotive
force in proportion to the amount of radiation received which is then transferred
to the automatic temperature control module so that the solar radiation compensation
can be performed.
Description
The In-car air temperature sensor is built in the heater & A/C control unit.
The sensor consists of a thermistor that measures the inside temperature. The
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Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch ON.
2.
Connect the KDS/GDS.
3.
Flash an intensive light onto the p ...
Other information:
To release the parking brake, depress the parking brake pedal a second time while
applying the foot brake. The pedal will automatically extend to the fully released
position.
WARNING - Parking brake use
All vehicles should always have the parking brake fully engaged when parked
to avoid in ...
This system activates when the parking assist system button is pressed
with the ignition switch ON.
The indicator of the parking assist system button turns on automatically
and activates the parking assist system when you shift the gear to the R (Reverse)
position. It will turn off a ...