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
inp ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: General safety information and caution
Safety Precaution
Precautions to take before servicing
high voltage system
Since hybrid vehicles contain a high voltage battery, if the
high voltage system o ...
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Power outlet
The power outlet is designed to provide power for mobile telephones or other
devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems. The devices should
draw less than 10 amps with the engine running.
CAUTION
Use the power outlet only when the engine is running and remove the accessor ...
