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 ...
Other information:
Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Windshield washers (front)
In the O (Off) position, pull the lever gently
toward you to spray washer fluid on
the windshield and to run the wipers 1-3
cycles.
Use this function when the windshield is
dirty.
The spray and wiper operation will continue
until you release the lever.
If the washer does not work, che ...
Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: User Settings
1. Stop the vehicle with the ignition
switch in the ON position or engine
running.
2. Press the button until the
User setting
mode is displayed.
3.You can change the item by pressing
the ▼ button and select an item by
pressing the button.
Door Menu
• Auto Door Lock
Off - The ...
Head Lamps Components and components location
Head Lamps Repair procedures