Kia Optima: Air Conditioning System / In-car Sensor

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2022 Service and Repair Manual / Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning / Air Conditioning System / In-car Sensor

Description and operation

Description

The In-car air temperature sensor is built in the heater & A/C control unit.

The sensor contains a thermistor which measures the temperature of the inside. The signal decided by the resistance value which changes in accordance with perceived inside temperature, is delivered to heater control unit and according to this signal the control unit regulates in-car temperature to intended value.

Evaporator Temperature Sensor

Description and operation Description The evaporator temperature sensor will detect the evaporator core temperature and interrupt compressor relay power in order to prevent evaporator ...

Photo Sensor

Description and operation Description The photo sensor is located at the center of the defrost nozzles. The photo sensor contains a photovoltaic (sensitive to sunlight) diode. The sol ...

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Kia Optima DL3 2019-2022 Owner's Manual: Storing positions into memory using the buttons on the door

Storing driver’s seat positions 1. Shift the shift lever into P (for Automatic transmission) while the engine start/stop button is ON or ignition switch ON. 2. Adjust the driver’s seat and outside rearview mirror comfortable for the driver. 3. Press SET button on the control panel. The syst ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2022 Service and Repair Manual: Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Clock Spring

Description and operation Description The Driver Airbag (DAB) is installed in the steering wheel and electrically connected to SRSCM via the clock spring. It protects the driver by deploying the airbag when frontal crash occurs. The SRSCM determines deployment of the Driver Airbag ...