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Auto defogging system
OIK053046L
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.
 
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. Operating the air conditioning.
2. Outside air position.
3. Blowing air flow toward the windshield.
4. Increasing air flow toward the 
windshield (Step could be changed 
according to the outside temperature).
If the air conditioning is off or 
recirculation mode 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.
Turning the Auto Defogging System 
ON or OFF
Climate control system
Press the front windshield defroster 
button for 3 seconds when the Engine 
Start/Stop button is in the ON position to 
turn the system on or off.
Infotainment system
Auto Defogging System can be turned on 
and off by selecting Setup > Vehicle > 
Climate > Defog/Defrost Options > Auto 
Defog from the Settings menu in the 
infotainment system.
 
• When the air conditioning is turned on 
by Auto Defogging System, if you try to 
turn off the air conditioning, 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 Auto Defogging System is 
operating, fan speed adjustment, 
temperature adjustment, and air intake 
control selection are all disabled.
 
 
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.
 
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