Kia Sportage: Auto Lighting Control System / Description and operation
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.
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Do not add another device on top of this device.
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2. |
Be sure to switch to manual during poor visibility climate, such as
fog, heavy rain, or cloudy weather.
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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.
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4. |
Use this system only during sunrise and sunset period, and manually
control lamp ON/OFF for general conditions.
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Error may occur if light block coating that may change interior illumination
is applied.
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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' ...
Other information:
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash pad lower panel")
3.
Disconnect the MDPS ECU connector (A).
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Tire chains, if necessary, should be installed on the front wheels. Be sure that
the chains are installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
To minimize tire and chain wear, do not continue to use tire chains when they
are no longer needed.
When driving on roads covered ...