1.The photo sensor is located at the center of the defrost nozzles.
2.The photo sensor contains a photovoltaic (sensitive to sunlight) diode. The solar radiation received by its light receiving portion, generates an electromotive force in proportion to the amount of radiation received which is transferred to the automatic temperature control module so that the solar radiation compensation will be performed.
1.Emit intensive light toward the photo sensor using a lamp, and check the output voltage change.
2.The voltage will rise with higher intensive light and reduce with lower intensive light.

1. Auto light signal
2. Auto light ground
3. Photo signal (RH)
4. LED power (B+)
5. LED ground (To BCM)
6. Photo signal (LH)
7. Photo power (SW)
8. Auto light power (5V)
1.Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.Remove the crash pad upper garnish (A).

3.After removing the crash pad upper garnish, insert hand and push up the photo sensor (A) from the inside to remove it.

4.Disconnect the photo sensor connector (A).

5.To install, reverse removal procedure.
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Tie Down Locations
[A] Fixed Tie Down
[B] D-Ring
You can secure cargo to the vehicle using
hooks, ropes and straps with heavy duty
tie downs from various location on the
pickup bed.
Fixed Tie Down also acts as a Cleat for
looping rope.
D-Ring can be rotated about the bolt
and the bracket. ...
Hyundai Santa Cruz 2021-2025 Owners Manual: Maintenance when Towing a
Trailer
Your vehicle will need service more
often when you regularly pull a trailer.
Important items to pay particular
attention to include engine oil,
transmission fluid, axle lubricant and
cooling system fluid. Brake condition
is another important item to frequently
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