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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Driver's temperature control knob

2. AUTO (automatic control) button

3. Fan speed control button (Higher speed)

4. Fan speed control button (Lower speed)

5. Climate control display

8. Passenger's temperature control knob

9. Dual temperature control selection button

10. OFF button

11. Front windshield defroster button

12. Mode selection button

13. Rear window defroster button

6. Air conditioning button

7. Air intake control button

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Soft mode

Each time you press the AUTO button,

the mode will change as follows:

Automatic heating and air condi-

tioning

Soft mode ↔ Fast mode

The automatic climate control system is

controlled by simply setting the desired

temperature.

The Full Automatic Temperature Control

(FATC) system automatically controls the

heating and cooling system as follows:

1. Press the AUTO button.

The modes, fan speeds, air intake and

air-conditioning will be controlled auto-

matically according to the temperature

setting.

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Fast mode

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You can choose either the soft mode or

fast mode to select the fan speed.

Soft mode : The wind blows gently.

Fast mode : The wind blows heavier than

the soft mode to reach the selected tem-

perature fast.

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NOTICE

• To turn the automatic operation off,

select any button of the following:

- Mode selection button

- Front windshield defrost button

(Press the button one more time to

deselect the front windshield

defroster function. The 'AUTO' sign

will illuminate on the information

display once again.)

- Fan speed control button

The selected function will be con-

trolled manually while other functions

operate automatically.

• For your convenience and to improve

the effectiveness of the climate con-

trol, use the AUTO button and set the

temperature to 22°C/71°F (23°C/73°F

-Except Europe).

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2. Turn the temperature control knob to

set the desired temperature.

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NOTICE

Placing any object over the sensor on

the instrument panel may interfere with

the heating and cooling system.

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Manual heating and air condition-

ing

The heating and cooling system can be

controlled manually by pressing buttons

or turning knob(s) other than the AUTO

button. In this case, the system works

sequentially according to the order of

buttons or knob(s) selected.

1. Start the engine.

2. Set the mode to the desired position.

To improve the effectiveness of heat-

ing and cooling:

- Heating:

- Cooling:

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

4. Set the air intake control to the outside

(fresh) air or recirculated position.

5. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

6. If air conditioning is desired, turn the

air conditioning system on.

Press the AUTO button in order to con-

vert to full automatic control of the sys-

tem.

(if equipped)

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Mode selection

The mode selection button controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle.

If you push the button once, the corresponding switch will turn on, and if you push the

button again, the switch will turn off.

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Floor-Level (A, C, D, E)

Most of the air flow is directed to the

floor.

Defrost-Level (A, D)

Most of the air flow is directed to the

windshield.

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Maximum (MAX) defrost mode

When you select the MAX defrost mode,

the following system will set automatically:

Also you may select 2~3 modes at the

same time.

Face-Level (B, D, F*)

- face (

- floor (

) + floor (

) mode

• The air conditioning system will be turn

on.

Air flow is directed toward the upper body

and face. Additionally, each outlet can be

controlled to direct the air discharged

from the outlet.

) + defrost (

) + floor (

• The outside(fresh) air position will be

selected.

- face (

mode

) + defrost (

)

• The fan speed will set to the high

speed.

* : if equipped

To turn the MAX defrost mode off, press

the mode button or MAX defrost button

again or AUTO button.

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■ Driver’s side

■ Passenger’s side

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Adjusting the driver and passenger side

temperature individually

Temperature control

The temperature will increase to the

maximum (HI) by turning the knob to the

right extremely.

1. Press the DUAL button to operate the

driver and passenger side temperature

individually. Also, if the passenger side

temperature control knob is operated,

it will automatically change to the

DUAL mode as well.

The temperature will decrease to the

minimum (Lo) by turning the knob to the

left extremely.

When turning the knob, the temperature

will increase or decrease by 0.5°C/1°F.

When set to the lowest temperature set-

ting, the air conditioning will operate con-

tinuously.

2. Operate the driver side temperature

control to adjust the driver side tem-

perature. Operate the passenger side

temperature control to adjust the pas-

senger side temperature.

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Instrument panel vents

The outlet vents can be opened or closed

separately using the thumbwheel or vent

control lever.

Operate the driver’s side temperature

control to adjust the driver side tempera-

ture. Operate the passenger’s side tem-

perature control to adjust the passenger

side temperature.

Also, you can adjust the direction of air

delivery from these vents using the vent

control lever as shown.

When the driver side temperature is set

to the highest (HIGH) or lowest (LOW)

temperature, the DUAL mode deacti-

vates for maximum heating or cooling.

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Adjusting the driver and passenger side

temperature equally

1. Press the DUAL button again to deac-

tivate DUAL mode. The passenger

side temperature will be set to the

same temperature as the driver side.

Recirculated air position

With the recirculated air

position selected, air from

the passenger compart-

ment will be drawn through

the heating system and

heated or cooled according

to the function selected.

2. Operate the driver side temperature

control button. The driver and passen-

ger side temperature will be adjusted

equally.

Outside (fresh) air position

With the outside (fresh) air

position selected, air

Temperature conversion

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You can switch the temperature mode

between Centigrade to Fahrenheit as

follows:

enters the vehicle from out-

side and is heated or

cooled according to the

function selected.

Air intake control

This is used to select the outside (fresh)

air position or recirculated air position.

While pressing the DUAL button, press

the Face-Level selection button

seconds or more.

for 3

To change the air intake control position,

push the control button.

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NOTICE

The display will change from Centigrade

to Fahrenheit, or from Fahrenheit to

Centigrade.

Prolonged operation of the heater in the

recirculated air position (without air

conditioning selected) may cause fog-

ging of the windshield and side windows

and the air within the passenger com-

partment may become stale.

In addition, prolonged use of the air con-

ditioning with the recirculated air posi-

tion selected will result in excessively dry

air in the passenger compartment.

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NOTICE

If the battery has been discharged or

disconnected, the temperature mode

display will reset to Centigrade.

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WARNING

• The continuous use of recirculat-

ed air in the climate control sys-

tem may increase humidity inside

the vehicle, causing the glass to

fog and obscuring visibility.

• Do not sleep in a vehicle with the

air conditioning or heating sys-

tem on. It may cause serious

harm or death due to a drop in the

oxygen level and/or body temper-

ature.

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• The continuous use of recirculat-

ed air in the climate control sys-

tem can produce drowsiness or

sleepiness, which may result in a

loss of vehicle control. Set the air

intake control to the outside

(fresh) air position as much as

possible while driving.

Fan speed control

Air conditioning (if equipped)

The fan speed can be set to the desired

speed by pressing the fan speed control

button.

Press the A/C button to turn the air con-

ditioning system on (indicator light will

illuminate).

To change the fan speed, press the upper

button ( ) for higher speed, or press

the lower button ( ) for lower speed.

Press the button again to turn the air

conditioning system off.

Pressing the OFF button turns off the

fan.

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Operation Tips

System operation

• To keep dust or unpleasant fumes from

entering the vehicle through the venti-

lation system, temporarily set the air

intake control to the recirculated air

position. Be sure to return the control

to the fresh air position when the irrita-

tion has passed to keep fresh air in the

vehicle. This will help keep the driver

alert and comfortable.

Ventilation

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.

4. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

• Air for the heating/cooling system is

drawn in through the grilles just ahead

of the windshield. Care should be

taken that these are not blocked by

leaves, snow, ice or other obstructions.

Heating

1. Set the mode to the

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position.

OFF mode

2. Set the air intake control to the outside

(fresh) air position.

Press the OFF button to turn off the air

climate control system. However, you can

still operate the air intake buttons as long

as the ignition switch is in the ON posi-

tion.

• To prevent interior fog on the wind-

shield, set the air intake control to the

fresh air position and fan speed to the

desired position, turn on the air condi-

tioning system, and adjust the temper-

ature control to desired temperature.

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

4. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn

the air conditioning system on.

• If the windshield fogs up, set the mode

to the

position.

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Air conditioning (if equipped)

Kia Air Conditioning Systems are filled

with environmentally friendly refrigerant*.

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NOTICE

CAUTION

• When using the air conditioning sys-

tem, monitor the temperature gauge

closely while driving up hills or in

heavy traffic when outside tempera-

tures are high. Air conditioning sys-

tem operation may cause engine over-

heating. Continue to use the blower

fan but turn the air conditioning sys-

tem off if the temperature gauge indi-

cates engine overheating.

• 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 conditioning should only be used

with the windows closed.

• The refrigerant system should

only be serviced by trained and

certified technicians to insure

proper and safe operation.

1. Start the engine. Push the air condi-

tioning button.

2. Set the mode to the

position.

• The refrigerant system should be

serviced in

place.

3. Set the air intake control to the outside

air or recirculated air position.

well-ventilated

4. Adjust the fan speed control and tem-

perature control to maintain maximum

comfort.

• The air conditioning evaporator

(cooling coil) shall never be

repaired or replaced with one

removed from a used or salvaged

vehicle and new replacement

MAC evaporators shall be certi-

fied (and labeled) as meeting SAE

Standard J2842.

*:Your vehicle is filled with R-134a or R-

1234yf according to the regulation in

your country at the time of producing.

You can find out which air conditioning

refrigerant is applied to your vehicle at

the label inside of hood. Refer to chap-

ter 8 for more detail location of air con-

ditioning refrigerant label.

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Air conditioning system operation tips

• When using the air conditioning sys-

tem, you may notice clear water drip-

ping (or even puddling) on the ground

under the passenger side of the vehi-

cle. This is a normal system operation

characteristic.

• 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.

Outside air

Recirculated

air

• Use air conditioning to reduce humidi-

ty and moisture inside the vehicle on

rainy or humid days.

• Operating the air conditioning system

in the recirculated air position provides

maximum cooling, however, continual

operation in this mode may cause the

air inside the vehicle to become stale.

• During air conditioning system opera-

tion, you may occasionally notice a

slight change in engine speed as the

air conditioning compressor cycles.

This is a normal system operation

characteristic.

Blower

Climate control

air filter

Heater core

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Evaporator

core

• During cooling operation, you may

occasionally notice a misty air flow

because of rapid cooling and humid air

intake. This is a normal system opera-

tion characteristic.

Climate control air filter

• Use the air conditioning system every

month only for a few minutes to ensure

maximum system performance.

The climate control air filter installed

behind the glove box filters the dust or

other pollutants that come into the vehi-

cle from the outside through the heating

and air conditioning system. If dust or

other pollutants accumulate in the filter

over a period of time, the air flow from the

air vents may decrease, resulting in

moisture accumulation on the inside of

the windshield even when the outside

(fresh) air position is selected. If this hap-

pens, we recommend that the climate

control air filter be replaced by an author-

ized Kia dealer.

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Checking the amount of air con-

ditioner refrigerant and compres-

sor lubricant

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NOTICE

• Replace the filter according to the

Maintenance Schedule.

WARNING - Vehicles

equipped with R-1234yf*

Because the refrigerant

is mildly inflammable

and at very high pres-

sure, the air conditioning

system should only be

serviced by trained and

certified technicians. It is

important that the cor-

rect type and amount of

oil and refrigerant is used.

If the car is being driven in severe

conditions such as dusty, rough roads,

more frequent climate control air fil-

ter inspections and changes are

required.

• When the air flow rate suddenly

decreases, we recommend that the

system be checked by an authorized

Kia dealer.

When the amount of refrigerant is low,

the performance of the air conditioning is

reduced. Overfilling also has a bad influ-

ence on the air conditioning system.

Therefore, if abnormal operation is

found, we recommend that the system be

inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING - Vehicles

equipped with R-134a*

Otherwise, it may cause damage to

the vehicle and personal injury.

Because the refrigerant

is at very high pressure,

the air conditioning sys-

tem should only be

serviced by trained and

*:Your vehicle is filled with R-134a or R-

1234yf according to the regulation in

your country at the time of producing.

You can find out which air conditioning

refrigerant is applied your vehicle at

the label inside of hood. Refer to chap-

ter 8 for more detail location of air con-

ditioning refrigerant label.

certified technicians. It is important

that the correct type and amount of

oil and refrigerant is used.

Otherwise, it may cause damage to

the vehicle and personal injury.

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