Kia Forte: Features of your vehicle / Windshield defrosting and defogging
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 cause the
outer surface of the windshield
to fog up, causing loss of visibility.
In this situation, set the
mode selection to the
position
and fan speed control to a
lower speed.
- For maximum defrosting, set the temperature control all the way to the right/hot position and the fan speed control to the highest speed.
- If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting or defogging, set the mode to the floor-defrost position.
- Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the windshield, rear window, outside rear view mirrors, and all side windows.
- Clear all snow and ice from the hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to improve heater and defroster efficiency and to reduce the probability of fogging up the inside of the windshield.
When the amount of refrigerant is low, the performance of the air conditioning is reduced. Overfilling also has a negative impact on the air conditioning system.
To defog inside windshield 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.
Other information:
Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owner's Manual: Blade replacement
When the wipers no longer clean adequately, the blades may be worn or cracked, and require replacement. To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, do not attempt to move the wipers manually. Aftermarket wiper blades may result in wiper malfunction and/or failure.
Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owner's Manual: Inner panel fuse replacement
1. Turn the ignition switch and all other switches off. 2. Open the fuse panel cover. If the switch is located in the “OFF” position, a caution indicator will be displayed in the cluster. To identify the location of a specific fuse, please refer to the inside of the fuse panel cover and the description list in this section.
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