Kia Niro Hybrid, Owner'S Manual, Page: 277 / 646

WARNING
n Windshield heating
Do not use the 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 con‐
trol to the lower speed.
Defogging logic (if equipped)
To reduce the probability oý ýoþþinþ up
the inside oý the windshield, the air in‐
take or air conditioninþ are controlled
automatically accordinþ to certain con‐
ditions such as position. To cancel or
return the deýoþþinþ loþic, do the ýol‐
lowinþ.
Automatic climate control system
1. Turn the iþnition switch to the ON
position.
2. Press the deýroster button ( ).
3. While pressinþ the air conditioninþ
button (A/C), press the air intake
control button at least 5 times
within 3 seconds.
The indicator on the air intake button
will blink 3 times. It indicates that the
deýoþþinþ loþic is canceled or returned
to the proþrammed status.
Iý the battery has been discharþed or
disconnected, it resets to the deýoþ
loþic status.
Auto defogging system (if
equipped)
Auto deýoþþinþ reduces the possibility
oý ýoþþinþ up the inside oý the wind‐
shield by automatically sensinþ the
moisture oý inside the windshield.
This indicator illuminates when the au‐
to deýoþþinþ system senses the mois‐
ture oý inside the windshield and oper‐
ates.
Iý more moisture is in the vehicle, hiþh‐
er steps operate as ýollow.
(For European region)
Step 1: Blowinþ air ýlow toward the
windshield
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