Kia Niro: Auto Lighting Control System / Description and operation
| Description |
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.
| 1. |
Do not add another device on top of this device. |
| 2. |
Be sure to switch to manual during poor visibility climate, such as fog, heavy rain, or cloudy weather. |
| 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. |
| 4. |
Use this system only during sunrise and sunset period, and manually control lamp ON/OFF for general conditions. |
| 5. |
Error may occur if light block coating that may change interior illumination is applied. |
Schematic diagrams
Circuit Diagram
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Auto Light Sensor Repair procedures
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's
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Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Specifications
Specifications
Memory Power Seat Unit
Item
Specifications
Rated voltage
DC 12 V
Operating voltage
DC 9 - 16 V
Operating temperature range
-22 - 167°F (-30 - 75°C)
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Crash Pad Under Cover Repair procedures
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pie ...
