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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Temperature control knob

2. Mode selection knob

4. Air conditioning button (if equipped)

5. Air intake control button

3. Fan speed control knob

6. Rear window defroster button

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Fan speed control knob

Temperature control knob

Mode selection knob

The ignition switch must be in the ON The temperature control knob allows The mode selection knob controls

position for fan operation.

you to control the temperature of the the direction of the air flow through

air flowing from the ventilation sys- the ventilation system.

tem.To change the air temperature in

the passenger compartment turn the

knob to the right for warm and hot air

or left for cooler air.

The fan speed control knob allows

you to control the fan speed of the air

flowing from the ventilation system.

To change the fan speed, turn the

knob to the right for higher speed or

left for lower speed.

Setting the fan speed control knob to

the “OFF” position turns off the fan.

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MAX/ A/C position

When you select the MAX

MAX

A/C

A/C mode while the fan

speed is on, the following

system settings will be

made automatically;

• the air conditioning sys-

tem will be turned on.

• the recirculated air posi-

tion will be selected.

• the face mode will be

selected.

If you select MAX A/C

mode, you will not be able

to cancel the A/C system

operation, or change the

recirculated air mode posi-

tion.

Set the fan speed control

knob to the desired speed

and rotate the tempera-

ture control knob to the

extreme left position for

maximum cooling.

(outlet port: B, D)

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Face position

Floor position

Most of the air flow is

Air flow is directed toward

the upper body and face.

Additionally, each outlet

can be controlled to direct

the air discharged from

the outlet.

directed to the floor, with a

small amount of the air

being directed to the wind-

shield and side window

defroster.

(outlet port: B, D)

(outlet port: C, E, A, D)

Face - floor position

Floor - defrost position

Air flow is directed

towards the face and the

floor. The air to the floor is

warmer than the air to the

face (except when the

temperature control is set

to the extreme cold posi-

tion).

Most of the air flow is

directed to the floor and

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the windshield with

small amount directed to

the side window

defrosters.

(outlet port: A, C, E, D)

Defrost position

a

Instrument panel vents

The outlet vents (B, D) can be

opened or closed separately using

the horizontal thumbwheel. To close

the vent, rotate it left to the maximum

position. To open the vent, rotate it

right to the desired position.

(outlet port: B, D, C, E)

Most of the air flow is

directed to the windshield

with a small amount of air

directed to the side win-

dow defrosters.

Also, you can adjust the direction of

air delivery from these vents using

the vent control lever as shown.

(outlet port: A, D)

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Recirculated air position

The indicator light on the

Outside (fresh) air position

The indicator light on the

button is illuminated when

the recirculated air posi-

tion is selected.

button is not illuminated

when the outside (fresh)

air position is selected.

With the recirculated air

position selected, air from

passenger compartment

will be drawn through the

heating system and heat-

ed or cooled according to

the function selected.

With the outside (fresh) air

position

enters the vehicle from

outside and is heated or

cooled according to the

function selected.

selected, air

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Air intake control button

This is used to select outside (fresh)

air position or recirculated air posi-

tion.

To change the air intake control posi-

tion, push the control button.

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NOTICE

WARNING

It should be noted that prolonged

operation of the heating in recircu-

lated air position will cause fogging

of the windshield and side windows

and the air within the passenger

compartment will become stale.

In addition, prolonged use of the air

conditioning with the “recirculated

air position” selected, will result in

excessively dry air in the passenger

compartment.

• Continued climate control

system operation in the recir-

culated air position may allow

humidity to increase inside

vehicle which may fog the

glass and obscure visibility.

• Do not sleep in a vehicle with

air conditioning or heating

system on. It may cause seri-

ous harm or death due to a

drop in the oxygen level

and/or body temperature.

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Air conditioning button

(if equipped)

• Continued climate control

system operation in the recir-

culated air position can cause

drowsiness or sleepiness, and

loss of vehicle control. Set the

air intake control to the out-

side (fresh) air position as

much as possible while driv-

ing.

Push the A/C button to turn the air

conditioning system on (indicator

light will illuminate). Push the button

again to turn the air conditioning sys-

tem off.

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Heating

1. Set the mode to the

Air conditioning (if equipped)

System operation

position.

All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are

filled with environmentally friendly

R-134a refrigerant which is not dam-

aging to the ozone layer.

Ventilation

2. Set the air intake control to the

outside (fresh) air position.

1. Set the mode to the

position.

2. Set the air intake control to the

outside (fresh) air position.

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

1. Start the engine. Push the air con-

ditioning button.

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

4. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

2. Set the mode to the

position.

4. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

3. Set the air intake control to the

outside air or recirculated air posi-

tion.

5. If dehumidified heating is desired,

turn the air conditioning system (if

equipped) on.

4. Adjust the fan speed control and

temperature control to maintain

maximum comfort.

• If the windshield fogs up, set the

mode to the

,

position.

• When maximum cooling is desired,

set the temperature control to the

extreme left position, set the air

intake control to the recirculated air

position, then set the fan speed

control to the highest speed.

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• When using the air conditioning

system, you may notice clear water

dripping (or even pudding) on the

ground under the passenger side

of the vehicle. This is a normal sys-

tem operation characteristics.

Air conditioning system oper-

ation tips

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NOTICE

ꢀ When using the air conditioning

system, monitor the temperature

gauge closely while driving up

hills or in heavy traffic when out-

side temperatures are high. Air

conditioning system operation

may cause engine overheating.

Continue to use the blower fan but

turn the air conditioning system

off if the temperature gauge indi-

cates engine overheating.

• If the vehicle has been parked in

direct sunlight during hot weather,

open the windows for a short time

to let the hot air inside the vehicle

escape.

• Operating the air conditioning sys-

tem in the recirculated air position

does provide maximum cooling,

however, continual operation in this

mode may cause the air inside the

vehicle to become stale.

• To help reduce moisture inside of

windows on rainy humid days,

decrease the humidity inside the

vehicle by operating the air condi-

tioning system.

ꢀ When opening the windows in

humid weather air conditioning

may create water droplets inside

the vehicle. Since excessive water

droplets may cause damage to

electrical equipment, air condi-

tioning should only be run with

the windows closed.

• During air conditioning system

operation, you may occasionally

notice a slight change in engine

speed at idle as the air condition-

ing compressor cycles on. This is

a normal system operation charac-

teristics.

• Use the air conditioning system

every month if only for a few min-

utes to ensure maximum system

performance.

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Checking the amount of air

conditioner refrigerant and

compressor lubricant

WARNING

The air conditioning system

should be serviced by an

authorized Kia dealer. Improper

service may cause serious

injury.

When the amount of refrigerant is

low, the performance of the air con-

ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also

has a bad influence on the air condi-

tioning system.

Therefore, if abnormal operation is

found, have the system inspected by

an authorized Kia dealer.

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NOTICE

When the performance of the air

conditioning system is reduced it is

important that the correct type and

amount of oil and refrigerant is

used. Otherwise, damage to the

compressor and abnormal system

operation may occur.

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