Kia Rio: Rain Sensor Description

The Rain sensing windshield wiper system is a wiper system that, in addition to providing normal wiper functions off, mist, manual low speed, manual high speed, and wash, provides automatic control of automatic intermittent automatic low, and automatic high speeds.

When the ignition key is in the ON position, the rain sensor (A) will be activated.

Rain Sensor Circuit Diagram

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Rain Sensor System Function

Basic Principle Emitted Beam from luminosity diode is reflected entirely against the windshield exterior, and then turn into photo diode. If there is water on the windshield exterior, be ...

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Trouble Symptom Charts
Trouble Symptom 1 Trouble Symptom 2 Trouble symptom Probable cause Remedy The set vehicle speed varies greatly upward or downward "Surgin ...

Maintenance under severe usage conditions
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars normally used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. R : Replace I : I ...

Power Door Lock Switch Removal
1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the front door trim panel. (Refer to the BD group - "Front door") ...