Kia Picanto: 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 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 bad 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 and air conditioning
will be ...
Other information:
Components and components location
Components
1. Reservoir tank 2. Reservoir hose & pipe 3. Turbo charger water drain hose 4. Water return hose
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the reservoir hose (A), and then drain the coolant from the reservoir ...
WARNING
Hot liquids
Do not place uncovered cups of hot
liquid in the cup holder while the
vehicle is in motion. If the hot liquid
spills, you could be burned.
Such a burn to the driver could
lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
To reduce the risk of personal injury
in the ...