Function Of Safety Power Window: Notes

2015 Kia Soul EV +SECTION Notes

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 4mm - 250mm from top of the door.

      β†’ Window reverses and pulls down to 300mm from top of the door.

      Fig 1: Window Reversing Distance (Jamming During 4-250 MM)
      G10744700Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • When a jamming object is detected over 250mm from top of the door.

      β†’ Window reverses and pulls down to 20mm from jamming position.Β 

      Fig 2: Window Reversing Distance (Jamming Over 250 MM)
      G10744701Courtesy 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.

      β†’ Window reverses and pulls down to 25mm from jamming position.

    • Auto-up function is not available during the 5 seconds from the above condition

      β†’ 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.

      β†’ Window reverses and pulls down to 25mm from jamming position.

      Fig 3: Locating Window Reversing Distance (Holding Auto-Up Switch)
      G10744702Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Safety function deactivated area

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

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