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.
Therefore, if abnormal operat ...
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 ...
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if the lights are left in the
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You will find many safety precautions
and recommendations throughout
this section, and throughout this manual.
The safety precautions in this section
are among the most important.
Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of accidents. Air bags are
des ...