Kia Optima: Rear window defroster
Type A
Type B
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 facia switch panel. The indicator on the rear window defroster button illuminates when the defroster is ON.
If there is 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 ignition switch is turned off. To turn off the defroster manually, press the rear window defroster button again.
Front wiper deicer (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with the front wiper deicer, it will be operating at the same time you operate the rear window defroster.
Defroster
CAUTION
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.
✽ NO ...
Manual climate control system
1. Fan speed control knob 2. Front windshield defroster button 3. Rear window
defroster button 4. Temperature control knob 5. Air conditioning button 6.
Mode selection button 7. Air intake contr ...
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Removal
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery
negative (-) cable.
2.
Disconnect the connector (A), and then remove the
sensor (B).
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Inspection
1.
Ignition "ON".
2.
Turn on the head lamp switch.
3.
Check for operation. If the aim
of the head lamps changes smoothly when the head lamp leve ...
Blade inspection
✽ NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by automatic
car washes have been known to
make the windshield difficult to clean.
Contamination of either the windshield or
the wiper blades w ...