Kia Rio: 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.
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 ...
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 ...
Other information:
Illuminated ENGINE START/STOP button
Whenever the front door is opened, the ENGINE START/STOP button will illuminate
for your convenience. The light will go off after about 30 seconds when the door
is closed. It will also go off immediately when the theft-alarm system is armed.
ENGINE START/ ...
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Rear glass defogger
relay
2. Rear glass defogger switch (Manual Type)
3. Rear glass defogger
switch (FATC Type)
4. Rear glass defogger
...