Kia Carens: Air conditioning System / Ambient Temperature Sensor Description and operation

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual / Heating,Ventilation And Air Conditioning / Air conditioning System / Ambient Temperature Sensor Description and operation

Description
The ambient temperature sensor is located at the front of the condenser and detects ambient air temperature. It is a negative type thermistor; resistance will increase with lower temperature, and decrease with higher temperature.
The sensor output will be used for discharge temperature control, temperature regulation door control, blower motor level control, mix mode control and in-car humidity control.

  
If the ambient temperature is below 2.0°C (35.6°F), the A/C compressor will stop.
The compressor will operate manually.
Photo Sensor Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Connect the GDS. 3. Emit intensive light toward the photo s ...

Ambient Temperature Sensor Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Remove the front bumper. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover") ...

Other information:

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Front passenger's air bag warning label for child restraint system


WARNING Never place a rear facing child restraint in the front passenger seat, unless the passenger-side air bag is deactivated. An inflating passenger-side air bag could impact the rear-facing child restraint and kill the child. In addition, we recommend that you do not place front-facing child ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Rear window wiper blade


1. Raise the wiper arm and pull out the wiper blade assembly. 2. Install the new blade assembly by inserting the center part into the slot in the wiper arm until it clicks into place. 3. Make sure the blade assembly is installed firmly by trying to pull it slightly. To prevent damage to the wiper ...

Copyright © www.kicaman.com 2015-2025