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: Exterior features

Roof rack If the vehicle has a roof rack, you can load cargo on top of your vehicle. We recommend to obtain the crossbars and fixing components needed to install the roof rack on your vehicle from an authorized Kia dealer. ✽ NOTICE The crossbars (if equipped) should be placed in the proper loa ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Interior overview

1. Inside door handle 2. Power window switch 3. Power window lock switch 4. Outside rearview mirror control 5. Outside rearview mirror folding 6. Fuel filler lid open lever 7. Headlight leveling device 8. Instrument panel illumination control switch 9. BSD On/Off button 10. LDWS On/OFF button 11. S ...