Kia Carens: Air conditioning System / Photo Sensor Description and operation

The photo sensor is located at the center of the defrost nozzles.

The photo sensor contains a photovoltaic (sensitive to sunlight) diode. The solar radiation received by its light receiving portion, generates an electromotive force in proportion to the amount of radiation received which is transferred to the automatic temperature control module so that the solar radiation compensation will be performed.

In-car Sensor (DATC only) Description and operation

Description The In-car air temperature sensor is built in the heater & A/C control unit. The sensor contains a thermistor which measures the temperature of the inside. The ...

Photo Sensor Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Connect the GDS. 3. Emit intensive light toward the photo s ...

Other information:

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Sliding the sunroof

When the sunshade is closed If you pull the sunroof control lever backward, the sunshade will slide all the way open then the sunroof glass will slide all the way open.To stop the sunroof movement at any point, pull or push the sunroof control lever momentarily. When the sunshade is opened If you ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Repair procedures

Removal [Without EPB] 1. Remove the rear wheel & tire. Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft) 2. Release the parking brake lever and parking ...