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.
- 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.
Manual climate control system
To defog inside windshield
1. Select any fan speed except "0" position.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the 
or 
position.
4. The outside (fresh) air will be selected automatically.
If the outside (fresh) air position is not selected automatically, press the corresponding button manually.
To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highest (extreme right) position.
2. Set the temperature to the highest (HI) position.
3. Select the position.
4. The outside (fresh) air will be selected automatically.
Automatic climate control system
To defog inside windshield
1. Select desired fan speed. 2. Select desired temperature. 3. Press the defroster button (
). 4. The outside (fresh) air position will be selected automatically.
If the outside (fresh) air position is not selected automatically, adjust the corresponding button manually.
If the position is selected, lower fan speed is adjusted to a higher fan speed.
To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highest position.
2. Set the temperature to the highest (HI) position.
3. Press the defroster button ().
4. The outside (fresh) air position will be selected automatically.
If the position is selected, lower fan speed is adjusted to a higher fan speed.
Defogging Logic
To reduce the probability of fogging up inside of the windshield, the air intake or air conditioning are controlled automatically according to certain conditions such as 
or 
position. Logic can be disabled and enabled by doing following :
Manual climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Turn the mode selection knob to the defrost position (
).
3. Select any fan speed except “0” position.
4. While pressing the air conditioning button (A/C), press the air intake control button (
) at least 5 times within 3 seconds.
The indicator light in the air intake control button will blink 3 times with 0.5 second of interval. It indicates that the defogging logic is canceled or returned to the programmed status.
If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, it resets to the defog logic status.
Automatic climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Select the defroster position before pressing the defroster button (
).
3. While pressing the air conditioning button (A/C), press the air intake control button (
) at least 5 times within 3 seconds.
The indicator on the air intake button blinks 3 times with 0.5 second of interval. It indicates that the defogging logic is canceled or returned to the programmed status.
If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, it resets to the defog logic status.
Auto defogging system
Auto defogging reduces the possibility of fogging up the inside of the windshield by automatically sensing the moisture inside the windshield and air flow toward the windshield can increase.
The auto defogging system operates when the AUTO mode is on.
This indicator illuminates when the auto defogging system senses moisture on the inside of the windshield and is activated.
If more moisture is in the vehicle, the auto defogging system addresses excess moisture on the inside of the windshield in stages as follows:
Step 1 : Operating the air conditioning
Step 2 : Outside air position
Step 3 : Blowing air flow toward the windshield
Step 4 : Increasing air flow toward the windshield
If your vehicle is equipped with the auto defogging system, it is automatically activated when the conditions are met.
However, if you would like to deactivate the auto defogging system, keep the front defroster button pressed longer than 3 seconds.
The “ADS OFF” symbol will be shown in the climate display to inform you that the system is deactivated.
To re-activate the auto defogging system again, follow the procedure mentioned above and the “ADS OFF” symbol will disappear.
If the battery has been disconnected or discharged, it resets to the auto defogging status.
✽ NOTICE
- When the air conditioning is turned on by Auto defogging system, if you try to turn off the air conditioning, the indicator will blink 3 times and the air conditioning will not be turned off.
- For efficiency, do not select recirculated air position while Auto defogging system is operating.
CAUTION
Do not remove the sensor cover located on the upper end of the driver side windshield glass. Damage to the system parts could occur and may not be covered by your vehicle warranty.
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