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Function Of Safety Power Window

When driver door power window auto-up switch is operated, safety function is activated.

  1. Safety function condition

    When detect the force of 100N (using the 10N/mm spring) during the window rising, window is reversed.

  2. Length of window reversing (except holding the auto-up switch)
    1. When detect the jamming during the 4mm ~ 250mm from top of the door.

      → Window is reversed until 300mm from top of the door.

      Fig 1: Length Of Window Reversing (Jamming Within 4-250mm From Top Of Door)
      G09778370Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    2. When detect the jamming over the 250mm from top of the door.

      → Window is reversed until 20mm from jamming position.

      Fig 2: Length Of Window Reversing (Jamming Over 250mm From Top Of Door)
      G09778371Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Length of window reversing (holding the auto-up switch)
    1. When detect the jamming during holding the auto-up switch.

      → Window is reverse until 25mm from jamming position.

    2. Auto-up function is not available during the 5 seconds from above condition.

      → When holding the auto-up switch, window is operated as a manual-up function. (Safety function is not activated.)

    3. When holding the auto-up switch after 5 seconds from above condition.

      → Window is reverse until 25mm from jamming position.

      Fig 3: Length Of Window Reversing (Holding Auto-Up Switch)
      G09778372Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Safety function is not available area

    Safety function is not available during the 4mm from top of the door.