Kia Rio: Windshield defrosting and defogging / 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 :

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.

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.

Other information:

Kia Rio 2017-2023 YB Service Manual: Rear Glass Defogger Printed Heater

Repair procedures Inspection    • Wrap tin foil around the end of the voltmeter test lead to prevent damaging the heater line. Apply pressure on the tin foil with hand and move the tin foil along the grid line to check for open circ

Kia Rio 2017-2023 YB Service Manual: Mode Control Actuator

Description and operation Description The mode control actuator is located at the heater unit. It adjusts position of mode door by operating mode control actuator based on signal of A/C control unit. Pressing mode select switch makes the mode control actuator shift in order of Vent → Bi-Level → Floor → Mix.

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