Kia Rio: Windshield defrosting and defogging / Defogging Logic

Kia Rio 2017-2024 YB Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Windshield defrosting and defogging / Defogging Logic

To reduce the probability of fogging up inside of the windshield, the air intake or air conditioning are controlled automatically according to certain conditions such as or position. Logic can be disabled and enabled by doing following :

Automatic climate control system

To defog inside windshield 1. Select desired fan speed. 2. Select desired temperature. 3. Press the defroster button (). 4. The outside (fresh) air position will be selected automatically. If ...

Manual climate control system

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 ...

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Kia Rio 2017-2024 YB Service Manual: Fuses And Relays

Components and components location Component Location [Engine Room] 1. Engine room relay block [Interior Relay] 1. Interior junction block (IJB) ...

Kia Rio 2017-2024 YB Owners Manual: Auto defogging system

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. The auto defogging system operates when the AUTO mode is on. This indicator illuminates when the au ...