Kia Optima: Ambient Sensor. Description and Operation
Description
| 1. | The ambient temperature sensor is located at the front of the condenser and detects ambient air temperature. It is a negative type thermistor; resistance will increase with lower temperature, and decrease with higher temperatures. |
| 2. | The sensor output will be used
for discharge temperature control, temperature regulation door control,
blower motor level control, mix mode control and in-car humidity control.
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Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery
terminal.
2.
With the (-) driver, remove the
photo sensor (A) from the center of defrost nozzle.
3.
Ins ...
See also:
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the forward speed of the vehicle.
ODOMETER/TRIPMETER
You can choose the odometer, tripmeter A and tripmeter B by pressing the mode
selection button. ...
Winter Driving
We recommend that you carry emergency equipment, including tire chains,
a window scraper, windshield de-icer, a bag of sand or salt, flares, a small
shovel and jumper cables.
Make sure you ...
Removal
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Take care not to scratch
the crash pad and related parts
Smart key unit
1.
Disconnec ...
Categories
Kia Optima Manuals
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