Kia Carens: Windshield Deicer / Description and operation

Windshield deicer system prevent windshield wiper from freezing in the winter season. It consists of deicer in the lower part of windshield, switch and relay. Body control module receives an input signal from the deicer switch, then controls relay.

When the deicer switch is switched ON, and the engine is running with generator output, the deicer will go ON for a maximum of 20 minutes.

Components and components location

Component Location 1. Windshield deicer relay (Built-in engine room relay box) 2. Windshield deicer switch (DATC type) 3. Windshield deicer switch (Manual type ...

Windshield Deicer Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Remove the cowl top cover. (Refer to Body - "Cowl Top Cover") 2. Disconnect the windshield deicer conne ...

Other information:

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Components of the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)

0. Speed restriction label 1. Sealant bottle and label with speed restriction 2. Filling hose from sealant bottle to wheelv 3. Connectors and cable for the power outlet direct connection 4. Holder for the sealant bottle 5. Compressorv 6. On/off switch 7. Pressure gauge for displaying the tire infl ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Injector Troubleshooting

Signal Waveform The three waveforms below are taken from the #1 and #4 injectors. The top waveform is from the high side (feed side) of the #1 and #4 injectors, while the middle waveform is from the low side (ground side) of the #1 injector and the bottom waveform is from th ...