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:
The temperature will increase to the maximum (HI) by turning the knob to the right extremely. The temperature will decrease to the minimum (Lo) by turning the knob to the left extremely. When turning the knob, the temperature will increase or decrease by 0.5°C/1°F. When set to the lowest temperature ...
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, have the system inspected by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service ...