Kia Carens: Lighting System / Head Lamps Description and operation
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Bulb
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Elements
Xenon gas: Xenon gas activates the initial reaction for rapid
illuminating.
Molybdenum electrode: anode arcing
Metal halide salts: color composing component
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(2) |
Lightening principle
When Xenon gas and metal halide salt will discharge the molybdenum
anode in a capsule, it emits light.
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Ignitor
Ignitor (A) is an electromagnetic transformer that receives current
from ballast and boost voltage to light on the arc light source in any
environment.

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Ballast
(1) |
Ballast (A) delivers an instant high voltage pulse to the ignitor
electrode, to initialize discharge in the source.
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(2) |
Ballast supplies the stable power to the bulb and the ignitor
during initialization and normal state of arc.

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Stability
(1) |
Durable for vibration as there is no filament.
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(2) |
Does not operate if polarity are changed.
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(3) |
Doesn't operate if the input voltage is not in the range of
10-16V.
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Doesn't operate if the circuit is short.
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(5) |
Doesn't operate if the bulb burnt out.
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HID Head Lamp
1.
Bulb
(1)
Elements
Xenon gas: Xenon gas activates the initial reaction for rapid
illuminating.
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Removal
Door Mirror Turn Signal Lamp
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the mirror holder (A) from the outsi ...
Other information:
Specification
Item
Specification
Current voltage
13V
Working voltage
DC
10~15V
Operating force
3.0kg Max
Voltage drop
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Adjust the rearview mirror so that the center view through the rear window is
seen. Make this adjustment before you start driving.
WARNING - Rear visibility
Do not place objects in the rear seat or cargo area which would interfere
with your vision out the rear window.
WARNING
Do not adjust the rea ...