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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 follow.

(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 out side 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, 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, Indicator on the button will blink 6 times per 0.25 sec and the position “ADS OFF” will be disappeared 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, Wind Direction Mode selection Buttons will deactivate the Auto Defogging System. To secure a driver’s vision, never push air recirculation, A/C OFF, Wind Direction Buttons while the Auto Defogging System is running.

  • Do not forcibly remove the sensor cover on the top of windshield glass on the driver's side in the car. Removing the cover can damage the sensor.