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System Operation Spec - Front Sensor

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When the system has the power (after IGN ON and D gear), MICOM checks every sensor channel. In case no error is found, it sounds every 500ms afterward. However, when error is found even in one sensor, it sounds buzzer corresponding to faulty sensor instead of the initial starting alarm. When PAS ON switch is OFF, system doesn't work. Function for normal mode entrance is as follows.

Fig 1: System Operation Spec (After IGN ON And D Gear)
G11937931Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

* In the initial mode, IPM (BCM) judges only sensor failure.

When the gear is on D, system function is as follows.

Fig 2: System Operation Spec (With D Gear)
G11937932Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

When gear is released from D, system function is as follows.

Fig 3: System Operation Spec (With D Gear Releasing)
G11937933Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.