Kia Rio: Features of your vehicle / Windshield defrosting and defogging
WARNING - Windshield heating
Do not use the (
) or (
)
position during cooling operation in extremely humid weather. The difference between
the temperature of the outside air and the windshield could cause the outer surface
of the windshield to fog up, causing loss of visibility.
- For maximum defrosting, set the temperature control all the way to the right/hot position and the fan speed control to the highest speed.
- If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting or defogging, set the mode to the floor-defrost position.
- Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the windshield, rear window, outside rear view mirrors, and all side windows.
- Clear all snow and ice from the hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to improve heater and defroster efficiency and to reduce the probability of fogging up the inside of the windshield.
When the amount of refrigerant is low, the performance of the air conditioning is reduced. Overfilling also has a negative influence on the air conditioning system.
To defog inside windshield 1. Select any fan speed except "0" position. 2. Select desired temperature. 3. Select the or position. 4. The outside (fresh) air will be selected automatically.
Other information:
Kia Rio 2017-2023 YB Service Manual: Power Door Lock Switch
Repair procedures Removal • When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
Kia Rio 2017-2023 YB Service Manual: PTC Heater
Description and operation Description The PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) heater is installed at the exit or the backside of heater core. The PTC heater is an electric heater using a PTC element as an auxiliary heating device that supplements deficiency of interior heat source in highly effective diesel engine.
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