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Features of your vehicle
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 inspect-
ed 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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