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 Service Manual: Tire Repair procedures
   • Using tires and wheel other than the recommended sizes could cause unusual handling characteristics and poor vehicle control, resulting in a serious accident. ...

Kia Cee'd Owners Manual: Tires and wheels
✽ NOTICE We recommend that when replacing tires, use the same originally supplied with the vehicles. If not, that affects driving performance. When driving in high altitude grades, it is natural for the atmospheric pressure to decrease. Therefore, please check the tire pressure ...