Kia Optima: Operation
Operating Procedure
1. |
Suspension angle change resulted
from vehicle's load change. |
3. |
Microprocessor calculates necessary
head lamp angle change amount. |
4. |
Sending a proper signal to head
lamp leveling device and driving actuator. |
Operating Condition
3. |
On stop : If sensor lever change
is 2° and above, head lamp is operated after max. 1.5 sec. |
4. |
On driving : If vehicle velocity
is over 4km/h(2.48mile/h), velocity change is not over 0.8-1.6km/h(0.5 ~
1.0mile/h) per second, and loading condition is changed, then head lamp
is operated. |
Components
1. |
Auto head lamp leveling unit
1. Leveling unit & sensor
2. Sensor mounting bracket3. Sensor linkage

A. |
Using a Micro-processor,
percept the operation lever's mechanical angle change or speed signal. |
B. |
As an actuator control
device of inner control program, mounting on the rear center arm. |
|
2. |
Actuator
A. |
Change the head lamp
lighting direction up or down since automatic head lamp leveling
unit sensing the input signal following the vehicle's statically
changes. |
|

According to driving environment and loading state of vehicle, head lamp lighting
direction is changed to keep the driver's visibility range and to protect the driver's
vision from glare, ...
See also:
Specifications
Specifications
Front Suspension
ItemSpecificationSuspension typeMacPherson StrutShock absorberTypeHPD (High Performance Damper)Coil springFree Height [I.D. color]299.5mm (11.79 in.) [White - Yel ...
Proper Use and Care of the Safety Belt System
To ensure that the safety belts provide the maximum protection, please follow
these instructions:
Use the belts at all times - even on short trips.
If the safety belt is twisted, straighten it ...
Front Hub / Knuckle Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2.
Remove wheel nuts, front wheel and tire from front hub.
Tightening torque:
88 ...