Kia Forte BD Quiz
Body Electrical System

Automatic Light Control System

In this manual: Body Electrical System
General Information — 8Maintenance — 32Engine Mechanical System — 47Engine Electrical System — 17Emission Control System — 10Engine Control System/Fuel System — 32Clutch System — 11Manual Transmission — 11DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 16Drive Shaft and Axle — 8Suspension System — 26Steering — 9Restraints — 11Brake System — 27Body (Interior and Exterior) — 119Body Electrical System — 98Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 27
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Specifications

Specifications

Items Specifications
Rated Voltage +5 V DC
Load Max. 1 mA (relay load)
Illumination (lux) 100 1.08 ± 0.24 V
200 1.94 ± 0.43 V

Components and Component Location

Components

1. Automatic Light Sensor
2. Headlamps
3. Light Switch (Auto)		 4. Rear combination lamp
5. Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU)

Circuit Diagrams

Wiring Diagram

Description and Operation

Description

This system uses a light sensor to automatically turn the tail lamps and headlamps on and off based on changes in the ambient light condition.

The system operates when the vehicle enters or exits a tunnel, or when ambient light changes due to rain, snow, or fog. Observe the following precautions when using this system.

  1. Do not install any other device on top of this device.

  2. Always switch to manual mode in poor visibility conditions, such as fog, heavy rain, or overcast weather.

  3. Ambient light intensity in actual driving is not always constant, and the lamp on/off timing may vary greatly depending on the climate, season, and surrounding environment.

  4. Use this system only during sunrise and sunset, and operate the lamp ON/OFF manually for general conditions.

  5. A malfunction may occur if a light coating blocks the light, which may affect the internal lighting applied.

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