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

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.

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: Suitability of each seating position for ISOFIX child restraint systems according to ECE regulations

IUF = Suitable for ISOFIX forward child restraints systems of universal category approved for use in the mass group. IL = Suitable for particular ISOFIX child restraints systems (CRS) approved for this vehicle type according to ECE R44. These ISOFIX CRS are those of the "specific vehicle", "rest ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: LCD Display Control

The LCD display modes can be changed by using the control buttons on the steering wheel. [Type A] (1) : TRIP button for changing trip modes (2) : RESET button for resetting items [Type B] (1) : MODE button for changing modes or SELECT button for setting the selected item (2) : MOVE button for cha ...