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 the windshield
could cause the outer surface of
the windshield to fog up, causing
loss of visibility. In this case, set
the mode selection to the position
and fan speed control to a
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 grill to improve heater and defroster efficiency and to reduce the probability of fogging up the inside of the windshield.
To defog inside windshield 1. Set the fan speed to the desired position except “0” position.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the or position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air conditioning will be selected automatically.
If the air conditioning and outside (fresh) air position are not selected automatically, press the corresponding button manually.
To defrost outside windshield 1. Set the fan speed to the highest position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot position.
3. Select the position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air conditioning will be selected automatically.
Defogging logic
To reduce the probability of fogging up
the inside of the windshield, the air intake
or air conditioning are controlled automatically
according to certain conditions
such as or position.To cancel or
return to the defogging logic, do the following.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Turn the mode selection knob to the defrost position ( ).
3. Press the air intake control button at least 5 times within 3 seconds.
The indicator light in the air intake control button will blink 3 times with 0.5 second of intervals. It indicates that the defogging logic is canceled or returned to the programmed status.
If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, it resets to the defog logic status.
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