Kia Rio: Features of your vehicle / Defroster
CAUTION - Conductors
To prevent damage to the conductors bonded to the inside surface of the rear window, never use sharp instruments or window cleaners containing abrasives to clean the window.
If you want to defrost and defog the front windshield, refer to “Windshield Defrosting and Defogging” in this section.
Rear window defroster
The defroster heats the window to remove frost, fog and thin ice from the interior and exterior of the rear window, while the engine is running.
To activate the rear window defroster, press the rear window defroster button located in the center facia switch panel. The indicator on the rear window defroster button illuminates when the defroster is on.
If there is heavy accumulation of snow on the rear window, brush it off before operating the rear defroster.
The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 20 minutes or when the ignition switch is turned off. To turn off the defroster manually, press the rear window defroster button again.
Outside mirror defroster (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the outside rearview mirror defrosters, they will operate at the same time you turn on the rear window defroster.
Glove box lamp, Vanity mirror lamp
Glove box lamp
The glove box lamp comes on when the glove box is opened. To prevent unnecessary
charging system drain, close the glove box securely after use.
Vanity mirror lamp
Push the swit ...
Manual climate control system
■ Type A
■ Type B
1. Fan speed control knob
2. Mode selection knob
3. Temperature control knob
4. Air conditioning button (if equipped)
5. Rear window defroster button
6. Air intake con ...
Other information:
Kia Rio 2017-2025 YB Owners Manual: Tilting the sunroof
To tilt open the sunroof, push the sunroof control lever upward until the sunroof moves to the desired position. To close the sunroof, push the sunroof lever forward or pull downward until the sunroof moves to the desired position. WARNING - Sunroof Be careful that no head, hands and bod ...
Kia Rio 2017-2025 YB Owners Manual: Seat belt restraint system
Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis, chest and shoulders, as applicable; wearing the lap section of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoided. Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly as possible, con ...
