Kia Optima: Description
The ECM (Electro Chromatic inside rear view Mirror) is for dimming the reflecting light from a vehicle behind at night, Preventing glare from the light. The forward facing sensor detects brightness of the surroundings, while the rearward looking sensor detects the strength of the reflecting light and adjusts the reflexibility of the mirror in the range of 7~85%. But, when the reverse gear is engaged, it stops functioning.
| 1. | The forward facing sensor sees if the brightness of the surroundings is low enough for the mirror to operate its function. |
| 2. | The rearward looking sensor detects glaring of the reflecting light from a vehicle behind. |
| 3. | The ECM is darkened to the level
as determined by the rearward looking sensor. When the glaring is no longer
detected, the mirror stops functioning. 1. LED indicator 2. ON/OFF Switch3. Rearward looking sensor 4. Forward looking sensor
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Automatic-dimming Function
To protect your vision during nighttime driving, your mirror will automatically
dim upon detecting glare from the vehicles traveling behind you. The auto-dimming
function can be controlled by the ...
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EBD(Electronic Brake-force Distribution). Description and Operation
Operation
The EBD system (Electronic Brake force Distribution) as a sub-system of the ABS
system is to control the maximum braking effectiveness by the rear wheels.
It further utilizes the effic ...
ESC Control Module. Components and Components Location
Components
1. Front - left tube
2. Rear - right tube
3. Rear - left tube
4. Front - right tube
5. MC2
6. MC1
7. ESC control module(HECU)
8. Damper
9. Br ...
Installation
1.
Install the body control module.
2.
Install the accelerator.
3.
Install the reinforce panel.
4.
Install the crash pad lower panel.
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Kia Optima Manuals
- Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Owners Manual
- Kia Optima DL3 2019-2026 Service and Repair Manual
- Kia Optima TF 2011-{2019} Owners Manual
- Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service Manual
- Kia Optima MS/Magentis 2000-2005 Owners Manual
