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 ...

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Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Special service tools

Special Service Tools Tool (Number and Name) Illustration Use 09561-11001 Steering wheel puller Remove the steering wheel ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Interior light

CAUTION Do not use the interior lights for extended periods when the engine is not running. It may cause battery discharge. WARNING Do not use the interior lights when driving in the dark. Accidents could happen because the view may be obscured by interior lights. Interior lamp AUTO cut When all ...