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: Special service tools
Special Service Tools
Tool Name / Number
Illustration
Description
Pressure cap pressure checker
0K253-G5100
Used for checking for pressure cap pressure and a coolant leak
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Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Reservoir Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery (-) terminal.
2.
Drain the hydraulic oil from the reservoir using a syringe.
3.
Loosen the reservoir hose (A) and bolts (B) and then remove the reserv ...
