Kia Sorento: Defogging logic: (if equipped)

To minimize the risk of window fogging inside the cabin, the smart climate architecture of your Kia Sorento automatically modulates fresh air intake and A/C compressor operation based on environmental sensors, displaying changes through modes like or .

To cancel or restore the automatic defogging logic settings, follow the step-by-step procedures outlined in the two sections below.

Canceling or restoring automatic defogging logic on the manual climate control system

1. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn the ignition ON.
2. Select the mode.
3. Within 10 seconds of activating the defrost mode, press and hold the air intake button for at least 5 seconds while simultaneously pressing and holding the A/C button for at least 3 seconds.

   The air intake control button indicator light will blink 3 consecutive times to confirm that the automated defogging logic has been successfully canceled or restored to its factory-programmed status.

   Please note that the defog logic configuration will reset to default if the 12-volt vehicle battery becomes fully discharged or is physically disconnected.

Canceling or restoring automatic defogging logic on the automatic climate control system

1. Press the ENGINE START/STOP button to turn the ignition ON.
2. Press the front defroster button .
3. While holding down the A/C button, press the air intake control button at least 5 times within a 3-second window.

   The air recirculation indicator light will blink 3 times at half-second intervals to verify that the defogging logic has been successfully toggled or restored.

   The custom defog logic settings will reset automatically if the vehicle battery experiences a complete discharge or temporary disconnection.