Kia Sorento: Defroster

Your Kia Sorento is equipped with a dedicated rear window defroster designed specifically to clear frost, ice, and stubborn fog from the rear glass.

NOTE: To prevent permanent damage to the delicate electrical conductors bonded directly to the inner surface of the rear window, never clean the glass using sharp instruments or abrasive window cleaning chemical products.

To clear frost or condensation from the front windshield, please refer to the detailed instructions provided in the Windshield defrosting and defogging section.

Rear window defroster operation

The high-performance rear defroster applies electrical current to heat the window grid, swiftly melting frost, fog, and light ice accumulations from the rear glass while the engine is running.

If your Kia Sorento has accumulated a heavy blanket of snow on the rear hatch, brush the loose snow away manually before activating the rear defroster.

To turn the rear window defroster ON:

• Press the rear window defroster button conveniently located on the center heater control panel.

  The indicator light on the rear window defroster button illuminates to confirm the system is active.

  To conserve energy and protect the vehicle grid, the rear window defroster automatically shuts off after approximately 20 minutes of operation, or immediately when the ENGINE START/STOP button is switched OFF.

To turn off the defroster manually:

• Press the rear window defroster button a second time.

Outside mirror defroster: (if equipped)

If your Kia Sorento features heated exterior mirrors, the outside mirror defrosters will activate automatically whenever you turn on the rear window defroster, ensuring clear side visibility during freezing mornings.