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.

In-car Sensor (DATC only) Description and operation

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 sign ...

Photo Sensor Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Connect the KDS/GDS. 3. Flash an intensive light onto the p ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: LCD Display Control

The LCD display modes can be changed by using the control buttons on the steering wheel. (1) : MODE button for change the LCD MODES (2) / : MOVE scroll switch for select the items (3) OK : SET/RESET button for set the items or reset the items ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Battery Sensor Repair procedures

Removal 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal. 2. Disconnect the battery sensor connector (A). 3. Remove the battery. (Refer to Engine Elect ...