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 Owners Manual: With the door handle
Driver’s door and front passanger’s door (if equipped) If the inner door handle is pulled when the door is locked, the door will unlock and open. Rear door (if equipped) If the inner door handle is pulled once when the door is locked, the door will unlock. If the inner door handl ...

Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Engine compartment panel fuse replacement
Diesel only 1. Turn the ignition switch and all other switches off. 2. Remove the fuse box cover by pressing the tap and pulling up. When the blade type fuse is disconnected, remove it by using the clip designed for changing fuses located in the engine room fuse box. Upon removal, ...