Hyundai Elantra: Convenient Features / Windshield defrosting and defogging
WARNING
Windshield heating
Do not use the
or
position
during cooling operation in extremely
humid weather. The difference between
the temperature of the outside air and
that of the windshield could cause the
outer surface of the windshield to fog
up, causing loss of visibility. In this case,
set the mode selection knob or button
to the
position and fan
speed control
knob or button to lower speed.
- For maximum defrost performance,
set the temperature control knob
to the highest temperature setting
(rotated all the way to the right) and
the fan speed control to the highest
setting.
- If warm air to the floor is desired while
defrosting or defogging, set the mode
to the floor-defrost position.
- Before driving, clear all snow and ice
from the windshield, rear window,
side view mirrors, and all side
windows.
- Clear all snow and ice from the
hood and air inlet in the cowl grill
to improve heater and defroster
efficiency and to reduce the
probability of fogging up inside of the
windshield.
Cabin air filter
[A] : Outside air, [B] : Recirculated air
[C] : Cabin air filter, [D] : Blower
[E] : Evaporator core, [F] : Heater core
The cabin air filter is installed behind
the glove box...
To defog inside windshield
[A] : Type A, [B] : Type B
1. Select any fan speed except “0”
position.
2. Select the desired temperature.
3. Select the or
position...
Other information:
WARNING
Never store cigarette lighters, propane
cylinders, or other flammable/explosive
materials in the vehicle. These items
may catch fire and/or explode if the
vehicle is exposed to hot temperatures
for extended periods.
WARNING
ALWAYS keep the storage compartment
covers closed securely while driving...
[A] : Battery sensor
The battery sensor is deactivated, when
the battery is disconnected from the
negative pole for maintenance purpose.
In this case, the ISG system is limitedly
operated due to the battery sensor
deactivation. Thus, the driver needs
to take the following procedures to
reactivate the battery sensor after
disconnecting the battery...