Hyundai Kona-EV 2023 Windshield Defrosting and Defogging0

The 2023 Hyundai Kona-EV takes comfort and safety in cars to a whole new level with its advanced features like Heat and Air Conditioning and Defrosting and Fogging of the Windscreen. This complete system makes sure that drivers can see clearly and passengers are comfortable in all kinds of weather by combining advanced technology with user-centred design. The Kona-EV can quickly defrost and defog the windscreen, so it can handle both frosty mornings and hot days with ease. This gives the driver a clear view. The climate control features also let people choose how comfortable they want to be by letting them precisely control the temperature and airflow, making sure that the trip is enjoyable no matter what the weather is like outside. By going into detail about these functions, such as how the defroster works and how the climate control works, we hope to give Kona-EV owners the knowledge and tools they need to handle a wide range of weather conditions while enjoying the comfort and safety that Hyundai’s dedication to cutting-edge technology and user-centred design makes possible.

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Windshield Defrosting and Defogging

WARNING

Windshield heating
Do not use the position during cooling operations in extremely humid weather. The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the windshield could cause the outer surface of the windshield 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 lower speed.

• For maximum windshield defrosting, set the temperature control knob to the highest temperature setting and the fan control knob to the highest fan speed. Select the front defrost button on the climate control display.
• If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting or defogging, set the mode to the floor-defrost position.
• Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the windshield, rear window, outside side view mirrors, and all side windows.
• Clear all snow and ice from the hood and air inlet in the cowl grill
  to improve the heater and defroster efficiency and to reduce the probability of fogging up inside of the windshield.

To Defog Inside Windshield

1. Select any fan speed except the “0” position.
2.  Select the desired temperature.
3.  Select the position.
4. The outside (fresh) air will be selected automatically.

Check to make sure the air intake control is in Fresh mode. If the air intake control indicator light is illuminated, press the button once to enable Fresh mode (indicator light OFF). If the ( ) position is selected, the fan speed is automatically increased.

To Defrost the Outside Windshield

1. Set the fan speed to the highest (extreme right) position.
2. Set the temperature to the extremely hot position.
3. Select the position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air conditioning (if equipped) will be selected automatically.

Check to make sure the air intake control is in Fresh mode. If the air intake control indicator light is illuminated, press the button once to enable Fresh mode (indicator light OFF). If the ( ) position is selected, the fan speed is automatically increased.

Defogging Logic

To reduce the probability of fogging up the inside of the windshield, the air intake or air conditioning are controlled automatically according to certain conditions such as ( ) or ( ) position.

To cancel or return the defogging logic, do the following:

1. Turn the START/STOP button to the ON position.
2. Press the defroster button .
3. While pressing the air conditioning button (A/C), press the air intake control button at least 5 times within 3 seconds.

The air intake control button indicator will blink 3 times. It indicates that the defogging logic is cancelled.
If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, it resets to the defog logic status.

Auto Defogging System
(only for the automatic climate control system, if equipped)

Auto defogging reduces the possibility of fogging up the inside of the windshield by automatically sensing the moisture on inside the windshield. The auto-defogging system operates when the heater or air conditioning is on. When the Auto Defogging System operates, the indicator will illuminate.If a high amount of humidity is detected in the vehicle, the Auto Defogging System will be enabled.

The following steps will be performed automatically:

• Step 1) The air intake control will change to Fresh mode.
• Step 2) The mode will be changed to defrost direct airflow to the windshield.
• Step 3) The A/C button will turn ON. Step 4) The fan speed will be set to MAX.

If the air conditioning is off or the recirculated air position is manually selected while Auto Defogging System is ON, the Auto Defogging System Indicator will blink 3 times to signal that the manual operation has been canceled.

To cancel the auto-defogging system

1. Press the START/STOP button to the ON position.
2.  Press the front defroster button over 3 seconds.
3.  The front defroster button indicator will blink 3 times and then ADS OFF will illuminate on the climate control information screen when the auto-defogging system is canceled.

To reactivate the auto-defogging system

1. Press the START/STOP button to the ON position.
2.  Press the front defroster button over 3 seconds.
3. The front defroster button indicator will blink 6 times and then ADS OFF will go out on the climate control information screen when the auto-defogging system is reactivated

Information

• When the air conditioning is turned on by the Auto defogging system, if you try to turn off the air conditioning, the indicator will blink 3 times and the air conditioning will not be turned off.
• To maintain the effectiveness and efficiency of the Auto Defogging System, do not select Recirculation mode while the system is operating.
• When the Auto Defogging System is operating, the fan speed adjustment knob, the temperature adjustment knob, and the air intake control button are all disabled.

NOTICE
Do not remove the sensor cover located on the top of the windshield glass. Damage to system parts could occur and may not be covered by your vehicle warranty.

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Defroster

NOTICE
To prevent damage to the conductors bonded to the inside surface of the rear window, never use sharp instruments or window cleaners containing abrasives to clean the window.

Information
If you want to defrost and defog the front windshield, refer to “Windshield Defrosting and Defogging” in this chapter.

Rear Window Defroster

The defroster heats the window to remove frost, fog, and thin ice from the interior and exterior of the rear window, while the vehicle is in the ready ( ) mode.

• 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 defroster button illuminates when the defroster is ON.
• To turn off the defroster, press the rear window defroster button again.

Information

• If there is a heavy accumulation of snow on the rear window, brush it off before operating the rear defroster.
• The rear window defroster automatically turns off after approximately 20 minutes or when the START/STOP button is in the OFF position.

Climate Control Additional Features

Cluster Ionizer (if equipped)
When the START/STOP button is in the ON position, the clean air function turns on automatically. Also, the clean air function turns off automatically, when the START/STOP button is in the OFF position.

Automatic Ventilation (if equipped)

To increase cabin air quality and reduce windscreen misting, air recirculation mode switches off automatically after 5 minutes, depending on outside
temperature, A/C state, air direction mode, and the air intake will change to outside (fresh) mode.
To cancel or reactivate the Automatic Ventilation When the air conditioning system is on, select Face level mode ( ) and set the
air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position. Then, while pressing the A/C button, press air recirculation mode button five times within 3 seconds. When the automatic ventilation is set, the air recirculation indicator will blink 6 times. When cancelled, the indicator will blink 3 times.

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