Kia Optima Hybrid 2017 Owner's Manual page 260

DEFROSTER
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the conduc‐
tors bonded to the inside surface of
the rear window, never use sharp in‐
struments or window cleaners con‐
taining abrasives to clean the win‐
dow.
NOTICE
If you want to defrost and defog the
front windshield, refer to Wind‐
shield defrosting and defogging on
page 5-146.
Rear window defroster
The defroster heats the window to re‐
move frost, fog and thin ice from the
rear window, while the engine is run‐
ning.
To activate the rear window defroster,
press the rear window defroster button
located in the center facia switch panel.
The indicator on the rear window de‐
froster button illuminates when the de‐
froster is ON.
If there is heavy accumulation of snow
on the rear window, brush it off before
operating the rear defroster.
The rear window defroster automati‐
cally turns off after approximately 20
minutes or when the ignition switch is
turned off. To turn off the defroster,
press the rear window defroster button
again.
Outside rearview mirror defroster
(if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the out‐
side rearview mirror defrosters, they
will operate at the same time you turn
on the rear window defroster.
Wiper deicer (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the wip‐
er deicer, it will operate at the same
time you turn on the rear window de‐
froster.
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