Hyundai Santa Fe (TM): Windshield defrosting and defogging / Automatic climate control system
To defog inside windshield
1. Select the desired fan speed.
2. Select the desired temperature.
3. Press the defroster button (
).
4. The air-conditioning will turn on according to the detected ambient temperature, outside (fresh) air position and higher fan speed will be selected automatically.
If the air-conditioning, outside (fresh) air position and higher fan speed are not selected automatically, adjust the corresponding button or knob manually.
If the
position is selected,
lower fan speed is controlled to higher fan speed.
To defrost outside windshield
1. Set fan speed to the highest position.
2. Set temperature to the extreme hot (HI) position.
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 the
position is selected,
lower fan speed is controlled to higher fan speed.
To defog inside windshield 1. Select any fan speed except “0” position. 2. Select the desired temperature. 3. Press the defroster button ( ). 4. The outside (fresh) air will be selected automatically.
Auto defogging help reduce the possibility of fogging up the inside of the windshield by automatically sensing the moisture on inside the windshield. The auto defogging system operates when the heater or air conditioning is on.
Other information:
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