Kia Rio: Features of your vehicle / Windshield defrosting and defogging
WARNING - Windshield heating
Do not use the (
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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.
When the amount of refrigerant is low, the performance of the air conditioning
is reduced. Overfilling also has a negative influence on the air conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation ...
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.
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Other information:
Components and components location
Comoinents
1. Air intake shield
2. Heat shield
3. Air duct
4. Duct extension
5. Air cleaner assembly
6. Air intake hose
7. Breather hose
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
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(1) SRS control module/ Rollover sensor
(2) Front impact sensor
(3) Side impact sensor
(4) Pressure side impact sensor
WARNING - Air bag sensors
Do not hit or allow any objects to impact the locations where air bag
or sensors are installed. This may cause unexpected air bag deployment, ...