TO:   Dealer Sales & Service Team
SUBJECT:  IQS Quick Tip #11 Automatic Defogging System (ADS)
Date:  December 3, 2020

A new Auto Defogging System (ADS) is currently being applied to some trims of
21 MY Kia Telluride, Stinger, Sorento, Sportage, Seltos, K5, Forte, Soul, and Sedona.

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, K5, Forte & Sedona:

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

1. With the ignition ON position.
2. Select the Front Defrost position.
3. 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 perfect 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.

Regards,

Julie Kurcz
Executive Director,
Product Quality


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