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: The LDWS may not warn you even if the vehicle leaves the lane, or may warn you even if the vehicle does not leave the lane when

The lane is not visible due to snow, rain, stain, a puddle or many other things. The brightness of the outside changes suddenly. Not turning on the headlight even at night or in the tunnel. Difficult to distinguish the color of the lane from the road. Driving on a steep grade or a curve. Li ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Engine Room Under Cover Components and components location

Components 1.  Side cover (LH) 2.  Side cover (RH) 3.  Under cover ...