Kia Rio: Windshield defrosting and defogging / Manual climate control system

Kia Rio 2017-2021 YB Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Windshield defrosting and defogging / Manual climate control 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.

If the outside (fresh) air position is not selected automatically, press the corresponding button manually.

To defrost outside windshield

1. Set the fan speed to the highest (extreme right) position.

2. Set the temperature to the highest (HI) position.

3. Select the position.

4. The outside (fresh) air will be selected automatically.

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 cou ...

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 ...

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