Kia EV9 2024 Manual page 280

Features of your vehicle
A/C Automatic Drying (if
equipped)
A/C Automatic Drying feature dries
moisture in the air conditioner and
reduces air conditioner odor. The blower
motor automatically operates 30 min -
utes after the vehicle is turned off.
Turning A/C Automatic Drying on
or off
The A/C Automatic Drying feature can
be turned on and off by selecting Setup
→ Climate → Climate Features → A/C
Automatic Drying from the infotain -
ment system.
A screen indicating that AC Automatic
Drying will be on is shown on the climate
control display for about 5 seconds
when the vehicle is turned off after set -
ting the mode.
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When the A/C Automatic Drying feature
is activated, the air conditioner sets the
fan speed to the third level, selects Fresh
mode, and directs the air flow to the
vent.
INFORMATION
The infotainment system may change
after software updates. For more infor -
mation, refer to the user's manual pro -
vided in the infotainment system and
the quick reference guide.
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Windshield defrosting and defogging
Operating conditions
The A/C Automatic Drying feature oper -
ates under the following conditions:
僅 The vehicle is turned off after operat -
ing the air conditioner for more than 5
minutes
僅 The 12-volt battery level is sufficient
僅 The outside temperature is above a
certain level
Non-operating conditions
The A/C Automatic Drying feature stops
operating under the following condi -
tions:
僅 The A/C Automatic Drying feature has
operated for 10 minutes
僅 The EV button is pressed, or the vehi -
cle is ON
僅 The climate control system is oper -
ated remotely
NOTICE
僅 The A/C Automatic Drying feature
reduces air conditioner odors but may
not remove all odors.
僅 The A/C Automatic Drying feature
does not operate if the battery level is
insufficient so as to prevent battery
discharge.