Hyundai Elantra: Windshield defrosting and defogging / Auto defogging system (only
for automatic climate control
system)
Auto defogging helps 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.
When the Auto Defogging
System operates, the indicator
will illuminate.
If a high amount of humidity is detected
in the vehicle, the Auto Defogging
System will be enabled.
The following steps will be performed
automatically:
Step 1) The A/C button will turn ON.
Step 2) The air intake control will change
to Fresh mode under low outside
temperature.
Step 3) The mode will be changed to
defrost to direct airflow to the
windshield.
Step 4) The fan speed will be increased.
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 Auto Defogging System is
canceled, defrost button indicator will
blink 3 times.
When the Auto Defogging System is
reset, defrost button indicator will blink 6
times without a signal.
Information
- When the air conditioning is turned
on by Auto defogging system, if you
try to turn off the air conditioning, the
indicator will blink 3 times and the air
conditioning will not be turned off.
- To maintain the effectiveness and
efficiency of the Auto Defogging
System, do not select Recirculation
mode while the system is operating.
- When the Auto Defogging System is
operating, the fan speed adjustment
knob, the temperature adjustment
knob, and the air intake control button
are all disabled.
NOTICE
Do not remove the sensor cover located
on the upper end of the driver side
windshield glass.
Damage to system parts could occur
and may not be covered by your vehicle
warranty.
To help reduce the probability of fogging
up the inside of the windshield, the air
intake or air conditioning are controlled
automatically according to certain
conditions such as or
position...
NOTICE
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...
Other information:
This function helps prevent the driver
from leaving a passenger in the rear
seats.
If your vehicle is equipped with
additional navigation, please refer
to the infotainment system manual
separately supplied.
NOTICE
When the driver turns off the engine
and opens the driver’s door after
opening and closing a rear door, a
warning message “Check rear seats”
appears...
Blade type fuse
Cartridge type fuse
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Turn all other switches OFF.
3. Remove the fuse panel cover by
pressing the tap and pulling up.
4. Check the removed fuse; replace it
if it is blown. To remove or insert the
fuse, use the fuse puller in the engine
compartment fuse panel...