Kia Sportage: To defrost outside windshield

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Windshield defrosting and defogging / Automatic climate control system / To defrost outside windshield

To defog inside windshield

1.Set the fan speed to the desired position. 2.Select desired temperature. 3.Press the defroster button (). 4.The outside (fresh) air position will be selected automatically and the air conditi ...

Defogging logic

To reduce the possibility of fogging up the inside of the windshield, the air intake or air conditioning is controlled automatically according to certain conditions such as or position. To canc ...

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Headlight escort function
The headlights (and/or taillights) remain on for approximately 5 minutes after the ignition key is removed or turned to the ACC or LOCK position. However, if the driver’s door (and tailgate) is op ...

Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IATS): Repair procedures
Inspection 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the IATS connector. 3. Measure resistance between the IATS terminals 3 and 4. 4. Check that the resistance is within the speci ...