Windshield Defrosting And Defogging - Kia EV9 2024 Manual

Features of your vehicle
WARNING
Vehicles equipped with R-1234yf
Since the refrigerant is mildly flammable
and operated at high pressure, the air
conditioning system should only be ser -
viced by trained and certified techni -
cians. (Refer to the SAE J2845)
It is important that the correct type and
amount of oil and refrigerant are used.
All refrigerants should be reclaimed with
proper equipment. Venting refrigerants
directly to the atmosphere is harmful to
individuals and environment.
Failure to heed these warnings can lead
to serious injury and death.

Windshield defrosting and defogging

Windshield defrosting and
defogging
When the windshield is covered with
frost or moisture, your view may be
impaired. Remove the frost and mois -
ture.
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.
僅 For maximum defrosting, set the tem -
perature control to the extreme hot
(HI) position and the fan speed control
to the highest speed.
僅 If warm air to the floor is desired while
defrosting or defogging, set the mode
to the floor-defrost position.
僅 Before driving, clear all snow and ice
from the windshield, rear window,
outside rear view mirrors, and all side
windows.
僅 Clear all snow and ice from the hood
and air inlet in the cowl grill to
improve heater and defroster effi -
ciency and to reduce the probability
of fogging up the inside of the wind -
shield.
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