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Defogging logic (if equipped)

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.

Manual climate control system

  1. Turn the ENGINE START/STOP button to the ON position.

  2. Press the defroster button ().

  3. Within 10 seconds after pressing the defroster button, 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.

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 (Only for automatic climate control system, if equipped)

Auto defogging reduces the possibility of fogging up the inside of the windshield by automatically sensing the moisture of inside the windshield.

The auto defogging system operates when the AUTO mode is on.

This indicator illuminates when the auto defogging system senses the moisture of inside the windshield and operates. If excessive moisture is in the vehicle, the auto defogging system will turn on the air conditioning, change the air mode to (FRESH), adjust the airflow to defrost mode, and increase the air speed.

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.

To reset the ADS system to ON, hold the front windshield defrost for 0.25 sec and the "ADS OFF" will be removed from the climate control screen.