Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Kia Soul !FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Auto Light Control
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Kia Sportage and 2012 Kia Sportage. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- This function describes the following features.
- Input detection by Auto Light Sensor.
- Generate Auto Light Out Status data.
- Send Auto Light Out Status.
- Tail Lamp Control by Auto light Mode.
- Head Lamp Low Control by Auto light Mode.
- AV Tail Control by Auto Light sensor level.
- Variant
VARIANT REFERENCE CHART
| Variant | NA | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | TailON Level | 1.57V ± 0.10V |
| TailOFF Level | 2.56V ± 0.10V | |
| HeadON Level | 1.57V ± 0.10V | |
| HeadOFF Level | 2.56V ± 0.10V | |
| AVTailON Level | 0.41V ± 0.10V | |
| AVTailOFF Level | 0.9V ± 0.10V | |
| On filtering Time | 12 + 0.1 sec | |
| Off Filtering Time | 12 + 0.1 sec | |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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