Kia Rio: Defogging Logic / Automatic climate control system

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Select the defroster position before pressing the defroster button (
).
3. While pressing the air conditioning button (A/C), press the air intake control
button (
) at least 5 times within 3
seconds.
The indicator on the air intake button blinks 3 times with 0.5 second of interval.
It indicates that the defogging logic is canceled or returned to the programmed
status.
If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, it resets to the defog logic
status.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Turn the mode selection knob to the defrost position ().
3. Select any fan speed except “0” position.
4. While pressing the air conditioning ...
Auto defogging reduces the possibility of fogging up the inside of the windshield
by automatically sensing the moisture inside the windshield and air flow toward
the windshield can increase.
Th ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Components
1. Front pillar trim assembly
2. Front door scuff trim assembly
3. Center pillar upper trim assembly
4. Rear pillar trim assembly
5. Cowl side trim assembly
6. Center pillar lower trim assembly
...
Repair procedures
Inspection
Check if the auto light control operates like a timing chart shown below. Tail
lamp output and head lamp (Low) output is controlled based on the auto light sensor's
input (illumination intensity) when the Auto Light Switch in Multi-Function Switch
...