Function Of Safety Power Window: Notes

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

1. Safety function condition

   If a force of 100N or over is detected (using a 10N/mm spring) while pulling up the window, the window automatically reverses and pulls down.

2. Reversing distance of window (not activated when holding the auto-up switch)
   • When a jamming object is detected between 4mm - 250mm from top of the door.

     → Window reverses and pulls down to 300mm from top of the door.

     Fig 1: Window Reversing Distance (Jamming During 4-250 MM)

     Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
   • When a jamming object is detected over 250mm from top of the door.

     → Window reverses and pulls down to 20mm from jamming position. 

     Fig 2: Window Reversing Distance (Jamming Over 250 MM)

     Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
3. Reversing distance of window (while holding the auto-up switch)
   • When a jamming object is detected while holding the auto-up switch.

     → Window reverses and pulls down to 25mm from jamming position.

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

     → When holding the auto-up switch, window operates in the manual-up mode. (Safety function is not activated.)

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

     → Window reverses and pulls down to 25mm from jamming position.

     Fig 3: Locating Window Reversing Distance (Holding Auto-Up Switch)

     Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
4. Safety function deactivated area

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