Kia Sportage: Rear Glass Defogger Switch
Repair procedures
Removal
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the center fascia panel.
(Refer to BE - "Audio")
3. Remove the heater and А/С controller (A) after disconnecting the connector
(B).

NOTE
Take care not to damage the hook when removing the heater and А/С
controller.
Installation
1. Install the heater and А/С controller.
2. Install the center fascia panel.
Inspection
1. The rear glass defogger switch inputs can be checked using the GDS.
2. To check the input value of rear glass defogger switch, select option "BCM".
3. Select option "Current Data".

4. To check the input value of rear glass defogger switch in force mode,
select option.

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Operating conditions
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control
is ready to operate if all of the following
conditions are satisfied:
Smart Cruise Control is operating
Driving on main roads of highways (or
motorways)
WARNING
Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control
(NSCC) is a supplemental s
If the smart key does not operate normally,
you can lock or unlock the door
by using the mechanical key.
To remove the
mechanical key, press
and hold the release button (1) and
remove the mechanical key (2).
To reinstall the mechanical key, put the
key into the hole and push it until a