Kia Sportage: Windshield defrosting and defogging / Manual climate control system
To defog inside windshield
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1. Set the fan speed to the desired position.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the
or
position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air conditioning will be selected automatically.
If the air conditioning and/or outside (fresh) air position are not selected
automatically, press the corresponding button manually.
To defrost outside windshield
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1. Set the fan speed to the highest position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot position.
3. Select the
position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air conditioning will be selected automatically.
If the air conditioning is not selected automatically press the corresponding
button manually.
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 could ...
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 ...
Other information:
Fuse Inspection
1.
Check that the fuse holders are loosely held and that the fuses are
securely fixed by the holders.
2.
Check that each fuse circuit has the exact fuse capacity.
3.
Check the fuses fo ...
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the front / rear bumper cover.
(Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")
(Refer to Body - "Rear Bumper Cover")
3.
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