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) Service Manual: Components and components location

Components Location 1. Radiator 2. Mounting insulator 3. Valve body cover 4. Oil cooler tube 5. Automatic transaxle 6. Radiator upper mounting bracket 1. Automatic transaxle 2. Valve body assembly 3. Oil pump a ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Exhaust system (DPF) warning light (Diesel Engine)

This warning light illuminates: When there is a malfunction with Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) system. When this warning light illuminates, it may turn off after driving the vehicle: - at more than 60km/h (37 mph), or - at more than 2nd gear with 1500 ~ 2000 engine rpm for a certain time (fo ...