Hyundai Kona-N 2023 Windshield Defrosting and Defogging 

The 2023 Hyundai Kona-N offers an extensive feature set that includes climate control, defrosting, and windscreen defogging, all of which are intended to improve your driving experience. It has a quick-removing electric windscreen defrosting system that removes ice and frost from the windscreen for unobstructed vision, and heated side mirrors that prevent fogging and ice accumulation. The Kona-N has a cabin air filtration system to assure air purity and dual-zone automatic climate control, which allows the driver and front passenger to have separate temperature settings for comfort. The rear air vents, heated steering wheel, and automated temperature control add to the comfort of the cabin, while the “Max A/C” mode and recirculation settings allow you to customize the conditioning to suit your tastes. The 2023 Kona-N’s sophisticated climate control features guarantee that you’ll always be comfortable and have the best visibility possible in a range of weather situations.

2023 Hyundai KONA Specs, Price, Features, Milage (Brochure)

Windshield Defrosting and Defogging

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 that could cause an accident resulting in serious injury or death. In this case, set the mode selection button to the position and the fan speed control knob to a lower speed.

• For maximum defrost performance, set the temperature control to the highest temperature setting and the fan speed control to the highest setting.
• 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, 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 the inside of the windshield.

NOTICE
If the engine temperature is still cold after starting, then a brief engine warm-up period may be required for the vented air flow to become warm or hot.

Automatic Climate Control System

To defog inside windshield

1. Select the desired fan speed.
2. Select the desired temperature.
3. Press the defroster button ( ).
4. The air-conditioning will turn on according to the detected ambient temperature, and outside (fresh) air position and higher fan speed will be selected automatically.

If the air-conditioning, outside (fresh) air position, and higher fan speed are not selected automatically, adjust the corresponding button or knob manually. If the position is selected, the lower fan speed is controlled to a higher fan speed.

To defrost the outside windshield

1. Set the fan speed to the highest position.
2. Set the temperature to the extremely hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defroster button ( ).
4. The air-conditioning will turn on according to the detected ambient temperature and the outside (fresh) air position will be selected automatically.
5. If the position is selected, the lower fan speed is controlled to a higher fan speed.

Auto Defogging System (only for automatic climate control system, if equipped)
Auto defogging helps reduce 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.

Information
The auto-defogging system may not operate normally when the outside temperature is below 14°F(-10°C).
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:

1. Step 1) The air intake control will change to Fresh mode.
2. Step 2) The A/C button will turn ON.
3. Step 3) The mode will be changed to defrost to direct airflow to the windshield.
4. 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 the 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 or reset the Auto Defogging System
Press the front windshield defroster button for 3 seconds when the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. When the Auto Defogging System is canceled, the ADS OFF symbol will blink 3 times and ADS OFF will be displayed on the climate control information screen. When the Auto Defogging System is reset, the ADS OFF symbol will blink 6 times without a signal.

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 upper end of the windshield glass. Damage to system parts could occur and may not be covered by your vehicle warranty.

Defroster

NOTICE
To prevent damage to the rear window defroster conducting elements 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 engine is running. To activate the rear window defroster, press the rear window defroster button located in the center control 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 Engine Start/Stop button is in the OFF position.

Side view mirror defroster (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the Side view mirror defrosters, they will operate at the same time you turn on the rear window defroster.

Climate Control Additional Features

Automatic Ventilation (if equipped)
To increase cabin air quality and reduce windscreen misting, air recirculation mode switches off automatically after about 5 minutes, depending on outside temperature, and the air intake will change to outside (fresh) mode.

Turning Automatic Ventilation ON or OFF

Climate control system
To turn the Automatic Ventilation feature on or off, when the climate control system is on, select Face level ( ) mode and press the air intake control ( ) button at least 5 times within 3 seconds while pressing the A/C button. (Automatic climate control system) To turn the Automatic Ventilation feature on or off, when the climate control system is on, select Face level mode( ) and press the air intake control button( ) for 3 seconds Manual climate control system) When the automatic ventilation is set, the air recirculation indicator will blink 6 times. When canceled, the indicator will blink 3 times.

Inside Air Circulation While Operating the Washer Fluid
When the washer liquid is sprayed, it is changed and maintained for a certain period of time to prevent the smell of washer liquid from entering the room. However, in case of low outside temperature, the outside (fresh) air mode is maintained to prevent the cause of window fogging.

Automatic heater and air conditioner Function setting

1. Turn on the engine.
2. Set the mode to the ( ) position.
3. When the air conditioning system is on, press the recirculation mode button more than 4 times within 2 seconds.
4. When the function is enabled, the recirculation button LED indicator will blink 6 times.

Function release

1. Turn on the engine.
2. Set the mode to the () position.
3. When the air conditioning system is on, press the recirculation mode button more than 4 times within 2 seconds.
4. When the function is disabled, the recirculation button LED indicator will blink 3 times.

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