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winDshielD Defrosting AnD Defogging
WARNING
Windshield heating
Do not use the
position during
cooling operation 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 could cause
an accident resulting in serious injury
or death. In this case, set the mode
selection to the
position and fan
speed control 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,
outside rearview mirrors, and all side
windows.
• Clear all snow and ice from the
hood and air inlet in the cowl grill
to improve heater and defroster
efficiency and to reduce the
probability of fogging up the inside of the windshield.
To Defog Inside Windshield
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1. Select the desired fan speed.
2. Select the desired temperature.
3. Touch the defroster icon (
).
4. When the defogging logic is enabled,
Fresh mode is selected and air
conditioning is selected according to
outside temperature.
Check to make sure the air intake control
is in Fresh mode. If the air intake control
indicator light is illuminated, touch
the icon once to enable Fresh mode
(indicator light OFF). If the
position is selected, the fan
speed is automatically increased.
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To Defrost Outside Windshield
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1. Set the fan speed to the highest position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot position.
3. Touch the defroster icon (
).
4. When Defogging logic is enabled,
Fresh mode is selected and air
conditioning is selected according to
outside temperature.
Check to make sure the air intake control
is in Fresh mode. If the air intake control
indicator light is illuminated, touch
the icon once to enable Fresh mode
(indicator light OFF). If the
position is selected, lower fan
speed is adjusted to a higher fan 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
positions. To
cancel or reset the defogging logic, do
the following.
1. Press the Start/Stop button to the ON position.
2. Touch the defroster icon (
) or ().
3. While touching the A/C icon, touch the air intake control icon at least 5 times within 3 seconds.
The air intake control indicator will blink
3 times to indicate that the defogging
logic has been disabled. Repeat the steps
again to re-enable the defogging logic.
The air intake control indicator will blink
6 times to indicate that the defogging logic has been enabled.
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, it resets to the defog logic
status.
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Rear Window 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.
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The defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from the
interior and exterior of the rear window,
while the vehicle is running. • To activate the rear window defroster,
touch the rear window icon located
in the center control panel. The
indicator on the rear window defroster
illuminates when the defroster is on.
• To turn off the defroster, touch the
rear window defroster button again.
Information
• 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 Start/Stop button is in the OFF position.
Outside rearview mirror defroster
If your vehicle is equipped with the
rearview mirror defrosters, they will
operate at the same time you turn on the
rear window defroster.
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Auto Defogging System
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Auto defogging helps reduce the
possibility of fogging up the inside of the
windshield by automatically sensing the
moisture on inside the windshield.
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:
Step 1) Air conditioning will turn ON.
Step 2) Air intake control will change to Fresh mode.
Step 3) Mode will change to defrost to direct airflow to the windshield.
Step 4) Fan speed will be set to MAX.
If the air conditioning is off or
recirculation mode is manually selected
while Auto Defogging System is ON, the
Auto Defogging System will be canceled.
clImaTe conTrol addITIonal feaTUres
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Turning the Auto Defogging System ON or OFF
Climate control system
Touch the front windshield defroster
icon for 3 seconds when the Start/Stop
button is in the ON position. When the
Auto Defogging System is turned off, 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
turned on, the ADS OFF symbol will blink 6 times without a signal.
Infotainment system
Auto Defogging System can be turned
on and off by selecting ‘Setup →
Vehicle Settings → Climate → Defog/
Defrost Options → Auto Defog’ from the
infotainment system screen.
For detailed information, refer to the
separately supplied infotainment
system manual.
Information
• When the air conditioning is turned
on by 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 Auto Defogging System is operating, fan speed adjustment,
temperature adjustment, and air intake
control selection 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.
Auto Dehumidify (if equipped)
To increase cabin air quality and reduce
windshield misting, recirculation mode
switches off automatically after about
5 minutes, depending on the outside
temperature, and the air intake will
change to fresh mode.
Turning Auto Dehumidify ON or OFF
Climate control system
To turn the Auto Dehumidify feature on
or off, select Face level () mode and
touch the air intake control icon at least
five times within three seconds. When
Auto Dehumidify is turned on, the air
intake control button indicator will blink
6 times. When turned off, the indicator will blink 3 times.
Infotainment system
Auto Dehumidify can be turned on and
off by selecting ‘Setup → Vehicle Settings
→ Climate → Automatic Ventilation →
Auto Dehumidify’ from the infotainment
system screen.
Information
If the battery (12V) is discharged or
disconnected, Auto dehumidify settings
will be reset. Readjust the settings to
turning Auto dehumidify option ON or
OFF.
For detailed information, refer to the separately supplied infotainment system manual.
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Recirculating Air When Washer
Fluid Is Used
Recirculation mode automatically
activates to reduce any objectionable
scent of the washer fluid from entering
the cabin when the windshield washer is used.
Turning Activate upon Washer Fluid
Use ON or OFF
Activate upon Washer Fluid Use can be
turned on and off by selecting ‘Setup →
Vehicle Settings → Climate → Recirculate
Air → Activate upon Washer Fluid Use
(or Interlocking washer fluid)’ from the
infotainment system screen.
For detailed information, refer to the
separately supplied infotainment
system manual.
Auto. Controls That Use Climate
Control Settings (for driver’s
seat)
The temperature of the driver’s seat
warmer, air ventilated seat and heated
steering wheel is automatically
controlled depending on the inside and
outside temperature of the vehicle when
the vehicle is running.
To use these features, it must be
enabled from the Settings menu in the
infotainment system screen. Select: - Setup → Vehicle Settings → Seat →
Heated/Ventilated Features → Heated/
Ventilated Features → Auto. Controls
That Use Climate Control Settings
For more details on Auto Comfort
Control, refer to “Seat Warmers” and
“Air ventilation seats” section in chapter
3 and “Heated Steering Wheel” section
in this chapter.
Smart ventilation
The smart ventilation system maintains
pleasant/fresh air condition 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 BLOWER DOWN
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.
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WARNING
Never store cigarette lighters, propane
cylinders, or other flammable/explosive
materials in the vehicle. These items
may catch fire and/or explode if the
vehicle is exposed to hot temperatures
for extended periods.
WARNING
ALWAYS keep the storage compartment
covers closed securely while driving.
Items inside your vehicle are moving as
fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop
or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, the
items may fly out of the compartment
and may cause an injury if they strike
the driver or a passenger.
NOTICE
To avoid possible theft, do not leave
valuables in the storage compartments.
Center Console Storage
Console Box
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To open :
Grab and hold the latch on the arm rest then lift the lid. • This space provides objects storing
compartment.
Console Storage
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This space provides object storing
compartment.
sTorage comParTmenT
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Sliding console (if equipped)
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To slide the console (2) forward/
backward, pressing the handle (1) and
pull or push the console to the desired position.
Check if the console box makes a ‘click’
sound, after moving the center console
box.
NOTICE
Use of excessive force to the console
box may damage the sliding rail or the
control lever.
Glove Box
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To open:
Pull the lever (1).
WARNING
ALWAYS close the glove box door after use.
An open glove box door can cause
serious injury to the passenger in an
accident, even if the passenger is
wearing a seat belt.
NOTICE
Use of excessive force to the glove box
may damage the sliding rail or the lever.