2019 Kia Forte EXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Safety Function Of Power Window: Notes

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

  1. Safety function condition

    When the force of 100N (using the 10N/mm spring) is detected while the window is rising, the window is pulled down.

  2. Length of window reversing (except holding the auto-up switch)
    • When jamming is detected within the range between 4 mm and 250 mm from the top of the B pillar

      β†’ the window is pulled down to 300 mm from the top of the B pillar.

      G12832633Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    • When jamming is detected within the range of over 250 mm from the top of the B pillar.

      β†’ the window is pulled down to the lowest position if the total length of jammed object plus 50 mm is below the window's lowest position.

      G12832634Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. The length of window moving downward (holding the auto-up switch)
    • When jamming is detected while pulling the auto-up switch.

      β†’ Window moves downward by 25 mm from jamming position

    • Auto-up function is not available for 5 seconds after the above operation.

      β†’ When pulling the auto-up switch, the manual-up function is activated (no safety function).

    G12832635Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. The area with the safety function not applied

    Safety function is not available within the 4 mm range from the top of the window frame.

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