Kia Stinger 2022 Windshield Defrosting and Defogging 

The 2022 Kia Stinger is a beautiful car, and the windshield defrosting and defogging system is an important part of the driving experience. It keeps the view clear and keeps you safe. Created to deal with the unpredictable problems of frosty mornings and foggy windows, this feature shows Kia’s dedication to providing a journey that is not only thrilling but also always dependable. The Stinger’s windshield defroster can be turned on and off with the touch of a button. It quickly and effectively gets rid of ice and frost, and its defogging skills ensure a clear view even when the weather is bad outside. This advanced technology, along with settings that can be changed and automatic features, not only makes the 2022 Stinger more convenient, but it also shows how committed Kia is to making sure that every trip is safe and comfortable, making sure that the road ahead stays visible and inviting no matter what the weather does.

2023 Kia Stinger Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)

Windshield defrosting and defogging

Automatic climate control system

To defog inside windshield

1. Set the fan speed to the desired position.
2.  Select the desired temperature.
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.

If the air conditioning and outside (fresh) air position are not selected automatically, adjust the corresponding button manually. If the
the position is selected, the lower fan speed is adjusted 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 extreme 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.

Operation tips

• For maximum defrosting, set the temperature control to the extreme right/hot position and the fan speed control to the highest speed.
•  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 rearview 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.

WARNING
Windshield heating
Do not use the or 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 the lower speed.

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.

Automatic climate control system

1. Turn the ENGINE 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 indicator on the air intake button will blink 3 times. It indicates that the defogging logic is canceled or returned to the programmed status.
If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, it resets to the defog logic status.

Auto defogging system

Auto defogging reduces the possibility of fogging up the inside of the windshield by automatically sensing the moisture of inside the windshield.
Activation on washer fluid is activated when you select Setup → Vehicle → Climate → Defog/Defrost Options → Auto Defog from the Infotainment System screen.
For more details, please scan the QR code in a separately supplied Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide.

This indicator illuminates when the auto-defogging system senses the moisture of inside the windshield and operates.
If more moisture is in the vehicle, higher steps operate as follows.
(For European region)

Step 1: Outside air position
Step 2: Blowing air flow toward the windshield
Step 3: Increasing air flow toward the windshield
Step 4: Operating the air conditioning.
(For except European region)
Step 1: Operating the air conditioning.
Step 2: Outside air position
Step 3: Blowing air flow toward the windshield
Step 4: Increasing air flow toward the windshield
(Step could be changed according to the outside temperature)

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 ADS system is canceled, the Indicator on the button will blink 3 times per 0.5 sec and the position ADS OFF will be displayed on the climate control information screen.
When the ADS system is reset, the Indicator on the button will blink 6 times per 0.25 sec and the position ADS OFF will disappear on the climate control information screen.
You can set or release the Auto
Defogging System on the Climate Information selection screen.
If the battery is discharged or detached, the auto-defogging system will be reset. Adjust the feature accordingly.

CAUTION

• Pressing one of Air intake recirculation, A/C OFF, or Wind Direction Mode selection Buttons will deactivate the Auto Defogging System. To secure a drivers vision, never push air recirculation, A/C OFF, or Wind Direction Buttons while the Auto Defogging System is running.
• Do not forcibly remove the sensor cover on the top of the windshield glass on the driver’s side in the car. Removing the cover can damage the sensor.

Automatic ventilation

The system automatically selects the outside (fresh) air position when the climate control system operates over a certain period of time
(approximately 30 minutes) in low temperature with the recirculated air position selected.

To cancel or reset the Automatic Ventilation
When the air conditioning system is on, select Face Level mode and while pressing the A/C button, press the recirculated air position button five times within three seconds.
When the automatic ventilation function, the indicator will blink 3 times at 0.5-second intervals and air direction, air volume, Recirculation/Fresh mode, and air conditioner is automatically controlled. When it set the automatic ventilation function, the indicator will blink 6 times at 0.25-second intervals and air direction, air volume, Recirculation/Fresh mode, and air conditioner is automatically controlled.
Auto dehumidify is activated when you select 􀀂Setup → Vehicle → Climate → Automatic Ventilation → Auto dehumidify from the Infotainment System screen.
For more details, please scan the QR code in a separately supplied Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide.
If the battery is discharged or detached, the automatic ventilation will be reset. Adjust the feature accordingly.

Activate upon Washer Fluid Use

To prevent the odor from entering to inside the vehicle, the ventilation system changes to Recirculated Air Mode for a while when the windshield washer fluid is sprayed.
However, at low outside temperatures, to prevent from windshield fogging, the system continues to outside air mode.
System settin

1. ENGINE START/STOP button is ON.
2. Select Floor-Level ( ) airflow direction by pressing the Mode Selection button.
3. With pressing Air Conditioning button, press the Recirculated Air button more than 4 times within 2 seconds.
4. If the system is set up, the indicator on the Recirculated Air button will blink 6 times.

System cancellation

1. ENGINE START/STOP button is ON.
2. Select Floor-Level ( ) airflow direction by pressing Mode Selection button.
3. With pressing Air Conditioning button, press the Recirculated Air button more than 4 times within 2 seconds.
4. 4. If the system is canceled, the indicator on the Recirculated Air button will blink 3 times.

Activation on washer fluid is activated when you select 􀀂Setup → Vehicle → Climate → Recirculate Air Activation on washer fluid is activated when you select Setup → Vehicle → Climate → Recirculate Air

For more details, please scan the QR code in a separately supplied Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide.

Recirculation Mode Plus (if equipped)

To prevent the inflow of polluted air indoors when passing through the tunnel and odor area, this function automatically switches the air conditioner to Recirculation Mode about 7 seconds before the vehicle enters the tunnel based on the map information of the navigation and the speed of the vehicle.
Operating Condition

• • Type of Road: Expressway,
  •  Air Intake Condition: Fresh Mode

You may activate or deactivate this function from the Infotainment System screen as Setup → Vehicle Climate → Recirculate Air → Recirculation Mode Plus􀀃. For more details, please scan the QR code in a separately supplied Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide.

Sunroof inside air recirculation (if equipped)

The outside (fresh) air position is automatically selected when the sunroof is opened.
When you select the recirculated air position, the system maintains the recirculated air position for 3 minutes and then automatically converts to the outside (fresh) air position.
When the sunroof is closed, the air intake position will return to the original position that was selected.

2023 Kia Stinger Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)

Smart ventilation

The smart ventilation system maintains pleasant/fresh air conditions inside the passenger compartment by automatically detecting/controlling the temperature and humidity when you drive the vehicle with the climate control system in the OFF position. When the smart ventilation system starts to operate, the message,

• SMART VENTILATION ON appears for 5 seconds.
•  The smart ventilation system stops operating when the OFF button of the climate control system is selected.
• The smart ventilation system stops operating when any button of the climate control system is selected for operation.
• The smart ventilation system may not operate when the vehicle is driven at low speed.

Smart Ventilation is activated when you select 􀀂Setup → Vehicle → Climate → Automatic Ventilation → Smart Ventilation from the Infotainment System screen.
For more details, please scan the QR code in a separately supplied Car Infotainment System Quick Reference Guide.

Remote start

When the engine is restarted with remote start, the climate system is automatically set to 73/F (23/C) and operates.

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