Kia Picanto: Controls and Features / Windscreen defrosting and defogging

WARNING

Windscreen heating

Do not select the or position while cooling the cabin in extremely humid weather. The temperature difference between the outside air and the windscreen can cause mist to form on the outside of the glass, obscuring your view. If this happens, move the mode selection knob or button to the position shown and reduce the fan speed using the knob or button.

• For maximum defrosting performance, turn the temperature control fully to the right to select the hottest setting and set the fan to its highest speed.

• If you also want warm air at floor level while defrosting or demisting the windscreen, select the floor-defrost airflow position.

• Before driving your Kia Picanto, remove all snow and ice from the windscreen, rear window, outside rearview mirrors and every side window to ensure a clear view around the vehicle.

• Clear snow and ice from the bonnet and the air inlet in the cowl grille. Keeping these areas clear improves heater and defroster efficiency and helps reduce the likelihood of mist forming on the inside of the windscreen.

Manual climate control system

To defog inside windscreen

1. Select any operating fan speed. Do not leave the fan speed control in the 0 position.

2. Adjust the temperature control to the desired setting.

3. Select the or airflow position shown.

4. The system automatically selects outside (fresh) air and activates the air conditioning to help remove moisture from the air.

If the air conditioning and outside (fresh) air position are not selected automatically, use their corresponding buttons to select them manually.

To defrost outside windscreen

1. Turn the fan speed control fully to the right to select the highest blower speed.

2. Move the temperature control to its hottest setting.

3. Select the defrost position shown.

4. The outside (fresh) air position and air conditioning are selected automatically.

Automatic climate control system

To defog inside windscreen

1. Adjust the fan speed control to the desired operating speed.

2. Select the temperature you want the system to provide.

3. Press the windscreen defrost button marked with the symbol.

4. The system automatically selects outside (fresh) air. Air conditioning is switched on according to the detected ambient temperature.

If the air conditioning and outside (fresh) air position are not selected automatically, select them manually using the corresponding buttons. When the position is selected, a low fan speed is automatically increased to a higher setting.

To defrost outside windscreen

1. Set the fan speed to its highest position by turning the control fully to the right.

2. Select the maximum heating setting, identified as HI.

3. Press the windscreen defrost button marked with the symbol.

4. The outside (fresh) air position is selected automatically, and the air conditioning switches on according to the detected ambient temperature.

If the position is selected while the fan is running at a low speed, the system automatically increases the fan to a higher speed.

Defogging logic: (if equipped). Automatic climate control system: (if equipped)

To help prevent mist from forming on the inside of the windscreen, the Kia Picanto climate system automatically controls air intake or air conditioning under certain conditions, including selection of the or position. Use the following procedure to cancel this automatic defogging logic or restore it after cancellation.

Automatic climate control system: (if equipped)

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position before beginning the procedure.

2. Select windscreen defrost mode by pressing the defrost button marked with the symbol.

3. Keep the air conditioning button, marked A/C, pressed while pressing the air intake control button at least 5 times within 3 seconds.

The indicator in the air intake control button flashes 3 times to confirm the change. This indicates that the automatic defogging logic has either been cancelled or restored to its programmed setting.

If the battery becomes discharged or is disconnected, the system resets to the programmed defogging logic setting.