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Windshield Wiper/Washer

Wireless Charging System (WPC)

In this manual: Windshield Wiper/Washer
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Specification

Specifications

Item Specification
Rated Voltage 12 V DC
Operating Voltage 9.0–16.0 V DC
Operating Temperature -86 - 167°F (-30 - 75°C)
Dark Current Max. 1 mA
Output Power 5 W
Output Frequency 110 ± 5 kHz

Components and Components Location

Components

1. Integrated Body Control Module (BCM)
2. Wireless Charging Unit		 3. Instrument Cluster

Description and Operation

Description and Operation

Wireless Charging System

During ACC or IG ON, battery voltage is supplied to the wireless power charger system to transmit an output power of 5 W to the mobile phone.

Mobile phones certified to the WPC wireless charging standard (Qi 1.2.2) or exclusive wireless charging cases can be used.

Wireless Charging System Block Diagram

  1. Vehicle power supply.

  2. Convert to AC. Generate an electromagnetic field in the 1st coil.

  3. Generate induced current in the power receiver by electromagnetic induction.

  4. Generate AC current in the 2nd coil.

  5. Convert to DC.

  6. Charge the battery.

System Configuration Diagram

  1. Instrument cluster: Mobile phone contact alerts.

  2. Wireless charging indicator: Shows the charging status.

  3. Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU):

    1. Detects contact with the mobile phone.

    2. Stops charging while LF is activated.

Main Functions of the Wireless Charging System

  1. Charging Function

    1. Activation Method

      a.

      Close all vehicle doors.
      b.

      Turn the vehicle power to ACC or IG ON.
      b.

      Place the mobile phone with wireless charging function on the tray.

    2. Charging Status Display

      Mode Charging LED Display Notes
      Charging Ready LED off
      Charging in progress Yellow LED on
      Charging complete Green LED on
      Charging error Yellow LED flashing

      • Blinks 10 times over 10 seconds, then the LED turns off for 50 seconds (60 seconds total).

  2. If a smartphone is left on the charging pad while the ignition is off, the vehicle will warn you with warning messages.

    1. Activation Method

  3. Overheating Prevention

    1. Activation Method

      a.

      If the thermistor temperature inside the wireless charging module rises above a set level (158 °F (70 °C)), charging stops to protect the mobile phone battery.
      b.

      If the thermistor temperature drops below a specified level (149 °F (65 °C)), charging will resume.

  4. Foreign Object Detection

    1. Charging stops if a coin or other metallic object is between the wireless charger and the mobile phone.

      [Foreign Material]

    2. When the system detects a foreign object and stops charging the mobile phone, the wireless charging function resumes immediately after the foreign object is removed.

  5. IBU Frequency Interference Prevention Unit

    This function prevents interference between the wireless charging frequency and the smart key frequency band.

    1. Wireless charging stops when the door is open or the IBU is in LF (smart key search) mode.

      For example, the wireless charging function stops if the driver carries the smart key out of the vehicle while the ignition is on.

    2. It returns to normal operation when the IBU LF mode ends.

  6. Turn the wireless charging function on or off using the USM.

    ※ The rear door is applicable to vehicle models equipped with wheels.

Wireless Charger Protection System

Item Condition Status
Protects against low/high voltage Protects and stops charging when voltage is below 8.5 V or above 16.5 V. LED is off
(stops operation)
Charging above 9.0 V and below 16.0 V.
Protects against reverse voltage Protects and stops charging in case of reverse voltage LED is off
(stops operation)
Protects against overcurrent Protects and stops charging when 4.5 A is detected Yellow LED flashing
Protects against overheating Protects and stops charging when the internal temperature sensor of the wireless charging module detects 158°F (70°C) Yellow LED flashing
Resumes when temperature is below 149°F (65°C)
Foreign object
(coins, paper clips, precious metals, etc.)		 Protects and stops charging when a foreign object is detected (overheating prevention) Yellow LED flashing
Prevents frequency interference Protects and stops charging by activating the SMK when the door or tailgate is opened. LED is off
(stops operation)
Resumes 3.5 seconds after all doors and the trunk are closed and SMK operation is complete.
Mobile Phone Contact Warning If a smartphone is on the charging pad when a door is opened after the ignition is OFF. Displays a warning message on the instrument cluster (approximately 4-5 seconds)

※ The rear door is applicable to vehicle models equipped with wheels.

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