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 that of the windshield could cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, causing loss of visibility. In this case, set the mode selection knob or button to the position and fan speed control knob or button to the lower speed.
- For maximum defrosting, set the temperature control to the extreme 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 grille to improve heater and defroster efficiency and to reduce the probability of fogging up 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 and air conditioning will be selected automatically.
If the air conditioning and outside (fresh) air position are 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 extreme hot position.
3. Select the 
position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air conditioning will be selected automatically.
Automatic climate control system
To defog inside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the desired position.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defroster button (
).
4. The air conditioning will be turned on according to the detected ambient temperature and outside (fresh) air position will be selected automatically.
If the air conditioning and outside (fresh) air position are 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 (extreme right) position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defrost button (
).
4. The air conditioning will be turned on according to the detected ambient temperature and 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 possibility of fogging up the inside of the windshield, the air intake or air conditioning are controlled automatically according to certain conditions such as 
or 
position. To cancel or return to the defogging logic, do the 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. Push 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. 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 defrost position pressing defrost button (
).
3. While holding the air conditioning button (A/C) pressed, press the air intake control button at least 5 times within 3 seconds.
The A/C display blinks 3 times. It indicates that the defogging logic is canceled or returned to the programmed status.
If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, it is reset to the defog logic status.
Auto defogging system (Only for automatic climate control system, if equipped)
Auto defogging reduces the possibility of fogging up the inside of the windshield by automatically sensing the moisture of inside the windshield and air flow toward the windshield can increase.
The auto defogging system operates when the AUTO mode is on.
For Europe
If your vehicle is equipped with the auto defogging system, it is automatically activated when the conditions are met.
When the auto fogging system senses moisture inside of the windshield, air flow towards the windshield can increase. 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.
Except Europe
This indicator illuminates when the auto defogging system senses the moisture of inside the windshield and operates.
If more moisture is in the vehicle, higher steps operate as follow.
Step 1 : Operating the air conditioning, Outside air position
Step 2 : Blowing air flow toward the windshield
Step 3 : 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.
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