Kia Cee'd: Troubleshooting / Photo Sensor Description and operation

The photo sensor is located at the center of the defrost nozzles.

The photo sensor contains a photovoltaic (sensitive to sunlight) diode. The solar radiation received by its light receiving portion, generates an electromotive force in proportion to the amount of radiation received which is transferred to the automatic temperature control module so that the solar radiation compensation will be performed.

In car sensor (DATC only) Description and operation

Description The In-car air temperature sensor is built in the heater & A/C control unit. The sensor contains a thermistor which measures the temperature of the inside. The ...

Photo Sensor Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch ON. 2. Connect the GDS. 3. Emit intensive light toward the photo s ...

Other information:

Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Paddle shifter
The paddle shifter is available when the shift lever is in the D (Drive) position or the sports mode. With the shift lever in the D position The paddle shifter will operate when the vehicle speed is more than 10km/h. Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear a ...

: Charging Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting
Charging Your Vehicle – Information Messages Charging Your Vehicle – Frequently Asked Questions Why does my vehicle have a hum or fan noise when charging? A hum or a fan noise could be present when charging the high voltage battery. This is a normal operation as your vehicle is keeping the b ...