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Function Of Safety Power Window: Notes

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Safety function is activated whenever driver door power window auto-up switch is operated.

  1. Safety function condition

    When a force of 100 N (using the 10 N/mm spring) is detected while rolling up the window, the window will reverse.

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

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

      G12351726Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • When a jamming object is detected over 250 mm from top of the door.

    → Window reverses and pulls down to 50 mm from jamming position.

    G12351727Courtesy 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 25 mm 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 25 mm from jamming position.

    G12351728Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Safety function deactivated area

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