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:
To defog inside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the desired position.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the button.
4. The outside (fresh) air will be selected automatically. If the
position is selected, air conditioning
(if equipped) will also be selected automatically.
If the air cond ...
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Timing System - "Dreve Belt")
2.
Remove the alternator.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Alternator")
3.
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