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: Windshield wipers (front)
Operates as follows when the ignition switch is turned ON. : For a single wiping cycle, move the lever to this position and release it. The wipers will operate continuously if the lever is held in this position. O : Wiper is not in operation --- :Wiper operates intermittently at the s ...

Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Description and operation
Description system outline An optimal seat position set by a driver can be memorized in Power seat unit by IMS SW, which enables restoration of seat position set by the driver despite Playing of this function during drive is banned for safety reasons, and it has ...