Kia Rio: Windshield defrosting and defogging / 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.
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 cou ...
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 ...
Other information:
The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the
ventilation system.
Every time you press the mode selection button, the mode will change as follows:
Refer to the illustration in the “Manual climate control system”.
Face-Level (B, D)
Air flow is directed t ...
Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Check the drive shaft boots for loose clamps, cracks, grease leaks, kinks
or damage.
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