Kia Sorento: Windshield Defrosting and Defogging

WARNING - Windshield Defrosting

Do not use the or
position during cooling operation
in very humid weather. The difference between the outside air temperature and the windshield may cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, resulting in loss of visibility. In this case, set the mode selection to the position and the fan speed to a lower speed.

• For maximum defrosting, set the temperature control to the far right (HOT) position and the fan speed control to the maximum speed.
• If warm air to the floor is required during defrosting or defogging, set to the floor defrost position. • Before driving, remove all snow and ice from the windshield, rear window, outside rearview mirrors and all side windows.
• Remove all snow and ice from the hood and the hood air intake grille to improve heater and defroster efficiency and reduce the possibility of fogging on the inside of the windshield.

Manual Climate Control System

To prevent fogging of the inside of the windshield

1. Set the desired fan speed.

2. Select the desired temperature.

3. Select theor
position.

4. Fresh air intake and the air conditioner will be selected automatically.

If the A/C mode and/or outside (fresh) air position is not selected automatically, press the corresponding button manually.

To defrost the windshield from the outside

1. Set the fan speed to the maximum setting.

2. Set the temperature to maximum.

3. Select theposition.

4. Fresh air intake and the air conditioner will be selected automatically.

If the air conditioning is not automatically selected, press the corresponding button manually.

Automatic Climate Control System

To prevent fogging of the inside of the windshield

1. Set the desired fan speed.

2. Select the desired temperature.

3. Press the defogger button (
).

4. The outside (fresh) air position will be selected automatically, and the air conditioning is turned on according to the detected ambient temperature.

If the A/C and outside (fresh) air position are not selected automatically, set the corresponding button manually. Ifposition is selected, the lower fan speed is adjusted to a higher fan speed.

To defrost the windshield from the outside

1. Set the fan speed to the maximum setting.

2. Set the temperature to maximum (HI).

3. Press the defogger button (
).

4. The outside (fresh) air position will be selected automatically, and the air conditioning is turned on according to the detected ambient temperature.

Defogging Logic

To reduce the possibility of fogging on the inside of the windshield, the air intake or air conditioning is controlled automatically according to certain conditions such asor
position. To cancel or return to the
defogging logic, perform the following.

Manual Climate Control System

1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.

2. Turn the mode selector knob to the defrost position ( ).

3. Press the air intake control button at least 5 times within 3 seconds.

The indicator in the air intake control button will flash 3 times at 0.5 second intervals. This indicates that the anti-fog logic has been canceled or returned to the programmed state.

If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, the system resets to the default anti-fog logic state.

Automatic Climate Control System

1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.

2. Select the heater position by pressing the heater button ( ).

3. While holding down the air conditioner (A/C) button, press the air intake control button at least 5 times within 3 seconds.

The A/C display will flash 3 times at 0.5 second intervals. This indicates that the anti-fog logic is being canceled or returned to the programmed state.

If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, the system resets to the default anti-fog logic state.