Kia Rio 2022, Owner'S Manual, Page: 210 / 602

Features of your vehicle
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Windscreen defrosting and defogging
When the sunroof is closed, the air
intake position will return to the original
position that was selected. Windscreen defrosting and
defogging
WARNING
Windscreen 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 windscreen could cause the
outer surface of the windscreen 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.
僅 For maximum defrosting, set the tem
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perature control to the extreme right/
hot position and the fan speed control
to the highest speed.
僅 If warm air to the floor is desired
whilst defrosting or defogging, set the
mode to the floor-defrost position.
僅 Before driving, clear all snow and ice
from the windscreen, rear window,
outside rear view mirrors, and all side
windows.
僅 Clear all snow and ice from the bon
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net and air inlet in the cowl grill to
improve heater and defroster effi
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ciency and to reduce the probability
of fogging up the inside of the wind
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screen.
Manual climate control system
To defog inside windscreen
1. Select any fan speed except “0” posi
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tion.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the or position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air condi
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tioning will be selected automatically.