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, ...
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Removal
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Remove the air duct (B) and air
cleaner assembly (A).
3.
Remove the ECM connector (B)
and the arrange the ...
Owner Maintenance Schedule
The owner or a qualified service technician should perform these vehicle inspections
at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an aut ...
Chart 4
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