Rear Window Defroster. Hazard Warning Flasher

The rear window defroster on the Kia Opirus effectively removes frost, condensation and thin ice from the rear and windshield. When the system is switched on, the heater switches off automatically after approx. 20 minutes, which keeps energy consumption low. This section also covers the hazard warning lights, which are activated with one button press in an emergency, regardless of the ignition status. This simple but important safety feature is essential in road traffic.

Window Defrosters

With the engine running, the rear window heater warms the rear window to remove frost, condensation and thin ice.

To switch on the rear window heater, press the corresponding button on the switch panel in the center console. The indicator light in the rear window heater switch illuminates when the rear window heater is on.

If your vehicle is equipped with a windshield heater, it is switched on together with the rear window heater.

If the rear window is covered with a thick layer of snow, first brush the snow off the rear window before switching on the rear window heater.

The rear window heater switches off automatically after approx. 20 minutes, or it is switched off when the ignition is switched off. To switch off the rear window heater manually, press the rear window heater switch again.

Heated Outside Mirrors*

If your vehicle is equipped with a windshield heater, it is switched on together with the rear window heater.

NOTE

• To avoid damaging the heating wires on the inside surfaces of the rear and windshield, do not use sharp-edged objects or cleaners containing abrasives to clean these windows.
• To prevent the battery from discharging, only switch on window heaters when the engine is running.
• The windshield heater heats the area of the windshield where the wiper blades rest when parked. To defrost or heat the entire windshield, refer to the section "Defrosting and Defogging the Windshield" in this chapter.

Hazard warning lights

When the hazard warning lights are on, the front and rear turn signals flash simultaneously to warn other road users to proceed with particular caution when approaching or passing.

To switch on the hazard warning lights, press the corresponding button.

The hazard warning lights can be switched on regardless of the ignition switch position.

To switch off the hazard warning lights, press the corresponding button again.

The window defroster of the Kia Opirus 2003–2011 significantly improves visibility in frost and condensation. It works efficiently together with the rear window heater and the heated outside mirrors to ensure safe driving.

The hazard warning lights are an important safety feature and warn other road users in the event of breakdowns or hazards. In this way, the Kia Opirus underlines its high standard of safety.

When should the rear window heater be used in the Kia Opirus 2003–2011?
When the rear window is fogged up or iced over, to improve rearward visibility.

How are the hazard warning lights activated?
By pressing the corresponding button, regardless of the ignition position.