Kia Sportage: Defogging logic

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / 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 or return to the defogging logic, do the following.

To defrost outside windshield

1.Set the fan speed to the highest position. 2.Set the temperature to the extreme hot (HI) position. 3.Press the defroster button (). 4.The outside (fresh) air position will be selected automatic ...

Manual climate control system

1.Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2.Turn the mode selection knob to the defrost position (). 3.Press the air intake control button at least 5 times within 3 seconds. The indicator li ...

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Kia Sportage: Defogging logic

To defrost outside windshield

Manual climate control system

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