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) Service Manual: Repair procedures

Replacement 1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal. 2. Remove the battery. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery") 3. Remove the air clea ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Warning messages

Parking brake automatically locked When the EPB is applied from Auto Hold, a warning will sound and a message will appear. AUTO HOLD deactivating. Press brake pedal When the conversion from Auto Hold to EPB is not working properly a warning will sound and a message will appear. ✽ NOTI ...