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TO: Dealer Sales Team
SUBJECT: IQS Quick Tip #28 – Automatic Defogging System
DATE: February 4, 2022
An Auto Defogging System (ADS) is available on some trims of 22 MY Kia Telluride, Stinger, Sorento, Sportage, Seltos, Forte, Rio, Soul, Niro and Carnival.
Kia’s Automatic Climate Control systems incorporate an Auto Defogging System, which utilizes a moisture sensor near the rear-view mirror. Auto defogging is designed to reduce windshield fogging by sensing moisture. The system will automatically change to defrost mode when needed. ADS is set ON by default.
For Telluride, Stinger, Sorento, Sportage, Forte, Rio, Niro & Carnival:
To cancel ADS, press and hold the Front Defrost button 
for 3 seconds, with the key ON, and the defrost indicator will blink 3 times (ADS OFF icon will illuminate on Navigation (AVN) head units).
To turn ADS ON again, press and hold the Front Defrost button for 3 seconds, and the defrost indicator will blink 6 times (ADS OFF icon will disappear).
For Seltos & Soul: Manual & Auto System
With the ignition ON position.
Select the Front Defrost
position.
While depressing and holding the air conditioning (A/C) button, press the air intake button at least 5 times, within 3 seconds. The indicator light in the air intake control button will blink 3 times. Repeat to turn ADS back ON.
During the customer focused delivery, be sure to show your customers how to operate the Automatic Climate Control System and explain that the defogger will automatically activate as needed when the Climate control system is set to Auto.
If the customer prefers to change the ADS default ON logic, they can follow the procedure above to turn the ADS OFF. See the owner’s manual if your vehicle operates differently and for more information about this feature and operation.
Kia Automatic Climate Control & Auto Defogging System (ADS) Videos
Sincerely,
Product Quality Team
Kia North America
TO: Dealer Sales Team
SUBJECT: IQS Quick Tip #29 – Highway Driving Assist
DATE: February 4, 2022
On some 2022MY Kia vehicles, Highway Driving Assist (HDA) can adjust the speed of the vehicle when driving on limited/controlled access highways/freeways based on available highway speed information. HDA is designed to set the speed automatically by adjusting the current Smart Cruise Control (SCC) speed to the current speed limits of the highway the vehicle is traveling on.
A customer’s ability to understand the functionality and operation of HDA can help avoid “Difficult to Understand” concerns. As part of the perfect delivery, please explain the operation of HDA.
Highway Driving Assist (HDA) Video
TO OPERATE HIGHWAY DRIVING ASSIST (HDA):
Turn SCC on by pressing the CRUISE button (A)
Set SCC speed to posted highway speed
When HDA is activated and the conditions are met, the Instrument Cluster indicator (B) will illuminate green. If the conditions are not met, HDA will be in standby mode and the indicator light (B) will illuminate white
TO ENABLE HIGHWAY DRIVING ASSIST (HDA):
Press the Mode button (D) on the Steering Wheel and go to User Settings in the Instrument Cluster
Toggle the OK button (E) up/down and press to: Driver Assistance > Driving Assist > Highway Driving Assist
Press the OK button to enable
NOTE: Some models access settings through the Vehicle Settings in the audio head unit.
KEY REMINDERS:
Current highway speeds and controlled or limited access road information may vary. Future navigation updates may change this information
If the driver changes the speed while in automatic speed setting mode, it deactivates and enters a manual mode
When the ignition is cycled, the system returns to its previous state, on or off
Thank you for your continued efforts to strive for a perfect customer delivery experience!
Sincerely,
Product Quality Team
Kia North America