Kia Cee'd: Lighting System / Head Lamps Description and operation
| Description and Operation |
| 1. |
Bulb
| (1) |
Elements
Xenon gas: Xenon gas activates the initial reaction for rapid
illuminating.
Molybdenum electrode: anode arcing
Metal halide salts: color composing component
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| (2) |
Lightening principle
When Xenon gas and metal halide salt will discharge the molybdenum
anode in a capsule, it emits light.
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| 2. |
Ignitor
Ignitor (A) is an electromagnetic transformer that receives current
from ballast and boost voltage to light on the arc light source in any
environment.
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| 3. |
Ballast
| (1) |
Ballast (A) delivers an instant high voltage pulse to the ignitor
electrode, to initialize discharge in the source.
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| (2) |
Ballast supplies the stable power to the bulb and the ignitor
during initialization and normal state of arc.
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| 4. |
Stability
| (1) |
Durable for vibration as there is no filament.
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| (2) |
Does not operate if polarity are changed.
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| (3) |
Doesn't operate if the input voltage is not in the range of
10-16V.
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| (4) |
Doesn't operate if the circuit is short.
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| (5) |
Doesn't operate if the bulb burnt out.
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Component
1. Head lamp assembly lens &
housing
2. Head lamp low beam bulb
3. Turn signal lamp bulb
4. Position lamp bulb
5. Head lamp high ...
Inspection
1.
Check-points upon head lamp failure (HID)
(1)
Check the battery voltage. (Low beam will be on when the battery
v ...
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Kia Cee'd Owners Manual: Towing service
If emergency towing is necessary, we
recommend having it done by an authorized
Kia dealer or a commercial tow-truck
service. Proper lifting and towing procedures
are necessary to prevent damage
to the vehicle. The use of wheel dollies or
flatbed is recommended.
For trailer towing guid ...
Kia Cee'd Service Manual: Front Door Outside Handle Repair procedures
Replacement
[Front Door Outside Handle]
1.
Remove the hole plug (B).
2.
After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the front door outside
handle cover (A).
Tightening torque :
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Head Lamps Components and components location
Head Lamps Repair procedures