2018 Kia Soul Base, Automatic TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Function Of Safety Power Window: Notes

When driver door power window auto-up switch is operated, safety function is activated.

  1. Safety function condition

    When detect the force of 100N (using the 10N/mm spring) during the window rising, window is reversed.

  2. Length of window reversing (except holding the auto-up switch)
    • When detect the jamming during the 4 mm ~ 250 mm from top of the door.

      β†’ Window is reversed until 300 mm from top of the door.

      Fig 1: Checking Length Of Window Reversing (300MM)
      G12235803Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • When detect the jamming over the 250 mm from top of the door.

      β†’ Window is reversed until 20 mm from jamming position.

    Fig 2: Checking Length Of Window Reversing (50MM)
    G12235804Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Length of window reversing (holding the auto-up switch)
    • When detect the jamming during holding the auto-up switch.

      β†’ Window is reverse until 25 mm from jamming position.

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

      β†’ When holding the auto-up switch, window is operated as a manual-up function. (Safety function is not activated.)

    • When holding the auto-up switch after 5 seconds from above condition.

      β†’ Window is reverse until 25 mm from jamming position.

    Fig 3: Checking Length Of Window Reversing (25 MM)
    G12235805Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Safety function is not available area

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

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