Kia Niro: Air Conditioning System / Photo Sensor Description and operation
| Description |
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 transferred to the automatic temperature control module so that the solar radiation compensation will be performed.
In-car Sensor Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Using a remover, remove the crash pad side cover [RH] (A).
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Photo Sensor Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Switch "ON" the ignition.
2.
Connect the KDS/GDS.
3.
Emit intensive light toward the photo senso ...
Other information:
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Fuse switch
Always, put the fuse switch at the ON position.
If you move the switch to the OFF position, some items such as audio and digital
clock must be reset and transmitter (or smart key) may not work properly.
If the fuse switch is in OFF, a warning sign will illuminate on the dashboard.
CAUTION
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Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Fuse/relay panel description
■ Driver’s side fuse panel
■ Engine compartment fuse panel
■ Engine compartment fuse panel (Battery terminal cover)
Inside the fuse/relay panel covers, you can find the fuse/relay label describing
fuse/relay name and capacity.
✽ NOTICE
Not all fuse panel descriptions in this m ...
