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:
Repair procedures
Replacement
(5Door)
Be careful as the tailgate may fall down on people when the lifts are
removed. Have a helper hold the tailgate open, or use a secure method to
hold it open. ...
The cruise control system allows you to program the vehicle to maintain a constant
speed without depressing the accelerator pedal.
This system is designed to function above approximately 30 km/h (20 mph).
If the cruise control system is left on (CRUISE indicator light in the instrument
cluster ...