Kia Soul: Features of your vehicle / 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.
When the amount of refrigerant is low, the performance of the air conditioning is reduced. Overfilling also has a bad influence on the air conditioning system. Therefore, if abnormal operation is found, ...
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. ...
Other information:
Electronic stability control (ESC) indicator light This indicator light illuminates: • Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON position. - It illuminates for approximately 3 seconds and then goes off. • When there is a malfunction with the ESC system. In this case, ...
To remove the cover : 1. Pull out the door handle. 2. Press the lever (1) located inside the bottom part of the cover with a key or flat-head screwdriver. 3. Push out the cover (2) while pressing the lever. Turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle to lock and toward the front of the vehicle to unlock. ...