No Front windshield defroster

[freddyvince]

Did anyone know if the winshield have a defroster built in it for the front wiper. In the owner manual there is no reference of it.

 

[FireMartZ]

I don't think so. It would be advertised somewhere.

 

[freddyvince]

I check with a thermal camera and i can confirm that there is no defroster on the front windshield.
It's a big problem because where i live I have snow 6 months per year...major downside !!! I have one on my 2011 sorento so i really don't understand the choice kia made.

 

[Jesse T]

I'm just getting angry about this now as we're getting snow and -22 weather. I see it's on older models of Kia's but not on this... seems like a dumb move when the wipers are impossible to lift up to clean. Anyone know of third party de-icer pads? Would that void warranty?

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[bogie]

There are these: (not personally used - just found them with search for front windshield de-icer)

1.2m 150W 12V 50C Windshield Screen Wiper De-icing Snow Silicone Heater Pad Mat | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1.2m 150W 12V 50C Windshield Screen Wiper De-icing Snow Silicone Heater Pad Mat at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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Mirror Lite Northwind Windsheild Wiper Heater

Frost Fighter Wiper Parking Area Defrosters

Front windshield wiper parking area heaters and defrosters

www.frostfighter.com

Last two are designed for large vehicles and come with some cautions...

As with any add on - to affect warranty, the add on has to be proved to be the cause of the failure for coverage to be denied.

FWIW