Kia Sportage: Windscreen defrosting and defogging

Operation

1. Set the fan speed to the level you need.

2. Choose the desired temperature.

3. Select the appropriate defrosting or defogging mode: or .

4. The system automatically selects outside (fresh) air and switches on the air conditioning.

WARNING

Windscreen heating

In extremely humid weather, do not use the or mode while cooling the cabin. The difference between the outside air and windscreen temperatures may cause condensation to form on the outer glass surface and reduce visibility. If this happens, select the mode and set the fan to a lower speed.

Auto defogging for automatic climate control: (if equipped) . Cancelling or resetting auto defogging

Operation

• When the Auto Defogging System activates, it automatically adjusts the climate controls to clear moisture from the windscreen:

  1. The air conditioning switches on at a low temperature.

  2. The airflow mode changes to direct air towards the windscreen.

  3. The fan speed increases.

Operating conditions

• The heater or air conditioning system is operating.

• The system detects a high level of humidity inside the vehicle.

Cancelling or resetting auto defogging

Operation

• With the climate control system on, select the button shown here , then press the air intake button five times within 3 seconds.

  • If the function is cancelled, the button indicator flashes three times.

  • If the function is reset, the button indicator flashes six times.

NOTE

• When Auto Defogging switches on the air conditioning, you cannot turn the air conditioning off while the system is operating.

• For the system to work effectively, do not select recirculated air while Auto Defogging is active.

• While Auto Defogging is operating, the fan speed control, temperature control and air intake control are disabled.

• Do not remove the sensor cover at the upper edge of the driver-side windscreen.

  Removing it may damage system components, and the damage may not be covered by the vehicle warranty.

Rear window/outside mirror defroster: (if equipped)

Operation

1. Press the rear window defroster button. Its indicator illuminates while the defroster is on.

2. The defroster switches off after approximately 20 minutes or when the vehicle is switched off.

CAUTION

Rear window conductors

The heating conductors are bonded to the inside of the rear window. To avoid damaging them, do not clean the glass with sharp tools or abrasive window cleaners.

Resetting defogging logic

Operation

1. Switch the vehicle to ON.

2. Select .

3. Within 10 seconds, press the air intake button five times while pressing the air conditioning (A/C) button.

   The indicator flashes three times to confirm the reset.

   Reset the defogging logic if the battery has been disconnected or discharged.

Automatic climate control system: (if equipped)

Driver’s temperature control knob Front windscreen defroster button Rear window defroster button Infotainment and climate control panel switching button ...

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