Kia Optima: Description - Rain Sensor. Description and Operation - Windshield Wiper/Washer - Body Electrical System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Description

The Rain sensing windshield wiper system is a wiper system that, in addition to providing normal wiper functions off, mist, manual low speed, manual high speed, and wash, provides automatic control of automatic intermittent automatic low, and automatic high speeds.

When the ignition key is in the ON position, the rain sensor (A) will be activated.


Rain Sensor. Description and Operation
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System Function
Basic PrincipleEmitted Beam from luminosity diode is reflected entirely against the windshield exterior, and then turn into photo diode. If there is water on the windshield exterior, beam separates ...

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Removal
1. Remove the timing chain. (Refer to Timing system in this group) 2. Install a stopper pin (A) after compressing the balance shaft chain tensioner. 3. ...

Resetting the sunroof
Whenever the vehicle battery is disconnected or discharged, or related fuse is blown, you must reset your sunroof system as follows: 1.Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and close the sunr ...

Side Impact Sensor (SIS). Components and Components Location
Components ...

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