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 ...
See also:
Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IATS). Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
2.
Disconnect the IATS connector.
3.
Measure resistance between the IATS terminals 3 and
4.
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Don't let your parking brake
freeze
Under some conditions your parking
brake can freeze in the engaged position.
This is most likely to happen when there
is an accumulation of snow or ice around
or near the rear brakes or if the ...
Door Ajar Warning
This warning light comes
on when a door is not closed securely with the ignition switch in any position. ...