Kia Soul: Automatic-dimming Function
Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Electro Chromic Inside Rear View Mirror / Automatic-dimming Function
To protect your vision during nighttime driving, your mirror will
automatically dim upon detecting glare from the vehicles traveling behind
you. The auto-dimming function can be controlled by the Dimming ON/OFF Button
:
| 1. |
Pressing and holding the Feature Control button for more than
3 but less than 6 seconds turns the auto-dimming function OFF which
is indicated by the green Status Indicator LED turning off.
|
| 2. |
Pressing and holding the Feature Control button again for
more than 3 but less than 6 seconds turns the auto-dimming function
ON which is indicated by the green Status Indicator LED turning
on.
|
Description
The ECM (Electro Chromatic inside rear view Mirror) is intended dim
the reflecting light in the rear view mirror. The forward facing sensor
detects brightness of the surroundings, while th ...
Inspection
Check it by the procedure below to see if the function of the ECM
is normal.
1.
Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position.
...
See also:
Replacement
1.
Uplift the vehicle with lift.
2.
Remove the under cover.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "Engine Room Under Cover")
...
Fuel requirements
Your new vehicle is designed to use only unleaded fuel having a pump octane number
((R+M)/2) of 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain maximum performance ...
Noise and smoke
When the air bags inflate, they make a loud noise and they leave smoke and powder
in the air inside of the vehicle. This is normal and is a result of the ignition
of the air bag inflator. After th ...