Kia Optima Hybrid: Windshield Deicer / Description and Operation

Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Windshield Deicer / Description and Operation

Description

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. Windshield deicer relay (Built-in engine room relay box)2. Windshield deicer switch3. Windshield deicer4. Deicer connector ...

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 linkage. 3. Check for continuity between the terminals of deicer lines. ...

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Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Specifications

Specification Audio ItemSpecificationModelRADIO/CD/MP3/SDARS (PA30AS)UVO2/ Bristiol audioInternal AmplifierPower supplyDC 14.4 V Negative groundOutput max power43W ? 4 : 14.4VLoad impedance (?)4 ? x 44 ?Antenna80 pF 75 ?Tunning typePLL synthesized tuningDark currentMax.1.0mA (Head unit only)Max. 3.0mA ...

Kia Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) 2016-2020 Service Manual: Overdrive Clutch Control Solenoid Valve (OD/C_VFS) Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Turn ignition switch OFF. 2. Remove the air duct (A). Tightening torque: 7.8 ~ 9.8 N.m (0.8 ~ 1.0 kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 7.2 lb-ft) 3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. (1) Disconnect the breather hose (A). (2) Disconnect the air intake hose (B) and then remove the air cleaner assembly (C). Tightening ...