Function Of Safety Power Window

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 4 mm - 250 mm from top of the door.

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

     Courtesy 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 20 mm from jamming position.

   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 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.

   Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

4. Safety function deactivated area

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