Kia Carens: Air conditioning System / Cluster Ionizer (DATC only) Description and operation

The cluster ionizer makes disinfection and decomposition of bad smell from the air-conditioner or inflow air. And it cleans the inside air of a vehicle.

When the ignition switch is ON, the ionizer runs "CLEAN" mode and then "ION" mode, switching between both modes.

In the “CLEAN” mode, the cluster ionizer generates negative ions and positive ions to help clean smells from the air.

In the “ION” mode, the cluster ionizer generates negative ions and cleans inside air of a vehicle.

Auto Defogging Sensor (DATC only) Repair procedures

Inspection To inspect and diagnose the sensor, refer to Self-Diagnosis procedure and DTC guide. Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative (-) bat ...

Cluster Ionizer (DATC only) Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Press the MODE switch more then 4 times within 2 seconds while pressing the OFF switch. Display Fai ...

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The defroster heats the window to remove frost, fog and thin ice from the interior and exterior of the rear window, while engine is running. To activate the rear window defroster, press the rear window defroster button located in the center facia switch panel. The indicator on the rear window ...