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: Vehicle stability management (VSM)

This system provides further enhancements to vehicle stability and steering responses when a vehicle is driving on a slippery road or a vehicle detected changes in coefficient of friction between right wheels and left wheels when braking. VSM operation When the VSM is operating: ESC (Electronic ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Camshaft Position Sensor (CMPS) Schematic diagrams

Circuit Diagram (M/T) (A/T) ...