Kia Cee'd: 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. Operating condition is the same that of rear window defogger system.

Since the generator "L" is switched ON, if the deicer switch is ON, then deicer output is ON for 20 minutes.

Components and components location

Component Location   1. Rear defogger relay (Built-in smart junction box) 2. Windshield deicer switch (Rear defogger switch) 3. Windshield deicer 4. ...

Windshield Deicer Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Remove the cowl top cover. (Refer to the wiper) 2. Disconnect the windshield deicer connector (A) from the wiper motor ...

Other information:

Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Specifications
Tightening Torques   Item N.m kgf.m lb-ft Passenger Airbag (PAB) 7.8 ~ 11.8 0.8 ~ 1.2 5.8 ~ 8.7 Curtain Airbag (CAB) 7.0 ~ 10.8 0.7 ~ 1 ...

Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Instrument panel overview
1. Instrument cluster 2. Horn 3. Steering wheel audio control 4. Cruise control switch Speed limiter control switch Cluster display mode conversion switch 5. Driver’s air bag 6. Ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button 7. Hazard warning switch 8. Audio 9. Seat warmer 10. Centra ...