Auto defogging reduces the possibility of fogging up the inside of the windshield by automatically sensing the moisture of inside the windshield.
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 : Blowing air flow toward the windshield
Step 2 : Increasing air flow toward the windshield
Step 3 : Operating the air conditioning.
Step 4 : Outside air position
(For except european region)
Step 1 : Outside air position
Step 2 : Operating the air conditioning
Step 3 : Blowing air flow toward the windshield
Step 4 : Increasing air flow toward the windshield
To cancel or reset the Auto Defogging System
Press the front windshield defroster button for 3 seconds when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
When the ADS system is canceled, Indicator on the button will blink 3 times per 0.5 sec.
When the ADS system is reset, Indicator on the button will blink 6 times per 0.25 sec.
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To defog inside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the desired position.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defroster button ().
4. The air conditioning will turn on according to the detected ambient temperature
and outside (fresh) air position will be selected automatically.
If th ...