Kia Cadenza: Windshield defrosting and defogging / Defogging logic
To reduce the possibility of fogging
up the inside of the windshield, the
air intake or air conditioning is controlled
automatically according to
certain conditions such as
or
position. To cancel automatic defogging
logic or return to the automatic
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 recirculation indicator blinks 3
times with 0.5 second of interval. 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.
To defog inside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the desired
position.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defroster button ().
4. The outside (fresh) air position will
be selected ...
Auto defogging reduces the probability
of fogging up the inside of the
windshield by automatically sensing
the moisture of inside the windshield.
The auto defogging system operates
when the ...
Other information:
Hands-off warning
Keep hands on steering wheel
If the driver takes their hands off the
steering wheel for several seconds
while HDA is activated, the system
will warn the driver.
✽ NOTICE
If the steering wheel is held with a
light grip, the message may appear
because HDA may not re ...
Special Service Tools
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