Kia Sportage: Windshield defrosting and defogging / Defogging logic
To reduce the possibility of fogging up the inside of the windshield, the air
intake or air conditioning is controlled automatically according to certain conditions
such as
or
position. To cancel automatic defogging
logic or return to the automatic defogging logic, do the following.
To defog inside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the desired position.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defroster button ().
4. The outside (fresh) air position will be selected aut ...
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Press the defroster button ().
3. Within 3 seconds after pressing the defroster button, press the air intake
control button at least 5 times wi ...
Other information:
Be sure the exhaust system does not leak.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change
the oil or for any other purpose. If you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust
or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the vehicle,
have the e ...
✽ NOTICE
When driving on normal roads, deactivate the AWD LOCK mode by pushing
the AWD LOCK button (the indicator light goes off). Driving on normal roads
with AWD LOCK mode(especially, when cornering) may cause mechanical noise or
vibration. The noise and vibration will disappear w ...