2018 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Function Of Safety Power Window: Notes

Safety function is activated whenever driver door power window auto-up switch is operated.

  1. Safety function condition

    When a force of 100 N (using the 10 N/mm spring) is detected while rolling up the window, the window will reverse.

  2. Reversing distance of window (not activated when holding the auto-up switch)
    • When a jamming object is detected between 4 mm - 250 mm from top of the door.

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

      G12351726Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • When a jamming object is detected over 250 mm from top of the door.

    β†’ Window reverses and pulls down to 50 mm from jamming position.

    G12351727Courtesy 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 25 mm 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 25 mm from jamming position.

    G12351728Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Safety function deactivated area

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

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