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Lamp Control

  1. Exterior Lamp Control Data Flow
    Fig 1: Exterior Lamp Control Data Flow Diagram
    G06496156Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Tail Lamp Auto Cut
    1. Turn IGN KEY OFF when turning Tail switch ON after turning IGN KEY ON and turn Tail Lamp Relay OFF (automatic blackout) when opening Driver door switch.
    2. Also, turn Tail Lamp Relay OFF (automatic blackout) even though IGN KEY is turned OFF after opening Driver door switch at the condition that IGN KEY is ON.
    3. When turning Tail switch ON again from OFF after the automatic blackout, Tail Lamp Relay will be turned ON and AUTO CUT function will be cancelled.
    4. When turning IGN KEY ON after the automatic blackout, Tail Lamp Relay will be turned ON and AUTO CUT function will be cancelled.
    5. AUTO CUT will be kept when removing or installing B+ at the status of AUTO CUT.
    6. Tail Lamp Relay will be kept turning OFF though Driver door switch is closed from opened at the status of AUTO CUT.
      Fig 2: Tail Lamp Auto Cut Operation Chart
      G06496157Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Head Lamp Low
    1. Turn Head Lamp Relay ON when turning Head Lamp switch ON while IGN1 is ON.
    2. Turn Head Lamp Relay OFF if IGN1 OFF or Head Lamp switch is OFF.
    3. Do not control things above if Head Lamp Relay can be controlled by Auto Light function.
      Fig 3: Head Lamp Low Operation Chart
      G06496158Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Front Fog Lamp
    1. Turn Front fog relay ON when turning Head lamp high switch OFF while IGN2 and Head lamp relay ON.
    2. Turn Front fog relay OFF when turning Front fog switch OFF while Front fog relay ON.
    3. Turn Front fog relay OFF when turning IGN2 OFF while Front fog relay ON.
    4. Turn Front fog relay OFF when turning Head lamp high switch ON while Front fog relay ON.

      At this time, turn the front fog relay ON when Head lamp switch OFF.

      Fig 4: Front Fog Lamp Operation Chart
      G06496159Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
      NOTE: Front Fog Lamp switch is push Lock Type