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: Barrier net (wagon)
Your vehicle is equipped with a barrier net. When you load some cargoes on the rear seat or rear cargo area, you must install the barrier net behind front seatback or rear seatback. It is designed to help protect the heads of the occupants by obstructing objects flying forward in front ...

Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - EXCEPT EUROPE
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used under severe driving conditions. Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals. R : Replace I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS A : Repeated ...