Kia Sorento: Description and Operation
An inverter is a device that transforms the DC voltage from the battery into an AC voltage (115V). The inverter can
power various electrical devices that consume 150W or less, including mobile phone or notebook rechargers, audio
systems, and TVs.
Inverter System Protection Function
Item
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Condition
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LED Status
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Undervoltage protection
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Shuts down for safety at voltages lower than 11.3 V ± 0.3 V.
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LED flickering
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Resumes operation at 12.2 V ± 0.3 V.
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LED lighting
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Overvoltage protection
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Shuts down for safety at voltages higher than 15.5 V ± 0.3 V.
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LED flickering
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Resumes operation below 15.5 V ± 0.3 V.
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LED lighting
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Overheat protection
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Shuts down for safety if temperatures exceed 105°C ± 10°C.
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LED flickering
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Resumes operation at 95°C ± 10°C.
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LED lighting
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Overcurrent protection
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Turns OFF when overcurrent above a set point is detected.
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LED lighting
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The inverter stops for 20 seconds before it restarts.
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LED flickering
(20 seconds)
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Turns OFF when overcurrent is detected 3 times. (Turn the AC inverter switch ON again to
turn on the inverter.)
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Short circuit protection
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The inverter shuts down for safety if there is a short circuit between the AC1 and AC2
outputs during operation.
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LED OFF
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Undervoltage/overvoltage shutdown protection
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Shuts down at voltages lower than 10.7 V ± 0.3 V.
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LED OFF
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Shuts down at voltages lower than 16.5 V ± 0.3 V.
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LED OFF
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DO NOT touch or insert any foreign substance into the AC inverter. Be aware of the potential risk of
electric shock or fire.
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Only use the AC inverter when the engine is running. Always disconnect the inverter when not in
use.
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Using the AC inverter when the engine is off or leaving an electric device plugged in for a long
time may drain the battery of the vehicle.
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DO NOT use any electric devices that consume more than 115V (150W) of power.
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Some electric devices may not operate properly even though they consume less power than rated
capacity of inverter provided by the vehicle.
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Household appliances that require high voltage at initial operation (e.g. compressor operated
refrigerator, electrically powered tools, etc.)
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Measuring equipment used to process accurate data (e.g. medical equipment, precision measuring
equipment, etc.)
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Equipment that requires stable power supply (e.g. electric blanket/mattress, touch sensor lighting,
etc.)
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Connecting an electrical device that generates excessive levels of electromagnetic noise to the AC
inverter may cause abnormal sounds in the audio equipment or a malfunction in the vehicle's
electronic devices.
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Connecting a faulty electronic device to the AC inverter may damage the inverter or the electric
system of the vehicle.
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Removal
1.
Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Body - “Floor Console Assembly”)
2.
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AC Inverter System
AC Inverter Outlet Repair Procedures
