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Features of your vehicle

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Fan speed control knob

2. Air conditioning button

3. Rear window defroster button

4. Mode selection knob

5. Air intake control button

6. Temperature control knob

CAUTION

Operating the blower when the igni-

tion switch is in the ON position

could cause the battery to dis-

charge. Operate the blower when the

ignition switch is in the ON position.

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Heating and air conditioning

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. (if equipped)

(if equipped)

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Face/Floor/Defrost-Level

(A, B, C, D, E, F)

Face-Level (B, D, F)

Air flow is directed toward the upper body

and face. Additionally, each outlet can be

controlled to direct the air discharged

from the outlet.

Most of the air flow is directed towards

the face, the floor and the windshield with

a small amount of air directed to the side

window defrosters.

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

Bi-Level (B, D, C, E, F)

Most of the air flow is directed to the floor

and the windshield with a small amount

directed to the side window defrosters.

Air flow is directed towards the face and

the floor.

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Mode selection

The mode selection knob controls the

direction of the air flow through the venti-

lation system.

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

Defrost-Level (A, D)

Air can be directed to the floor, dash-

board outlets, or windshield. Six symbols

are used to represent Face, Bi-Level,

Floor, Face / Floor / Defrost, Floor /

Defrost and Defrost air position.

Most of the air flow is directed to the

floor, with a small amount of the air being

directed to the windshield and side win-

dow defrosters.

Most of the air flow is directed to the

windshield with a small amount of air

directed to the side window defrosters.

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Temperature control

Air intake control

The temperature control knob allows you

to control the temperature of the airflow

in the vehicle.

The air intake control is used to select

the outside (fresh) air position or recircu-

lated air position.

To change the temperature:

• Turn the knob to the right to increase

temperature.

To change the air intake control position,

press the control button.

• Turn the knob to the left to decrease

temperature.

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Instrument panel vents

The outlet vents can be opened or closed

separately using the thumbwheel or vent

control lever.

Also, you can adjust the direction of air

delivery from these vents using the vent

control lever as shown.

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Recirculated air position

With the recirculated air

position selected, air

from the passenger

compartment will be

drawn through the heat-

ing system and heated

or cooled according to

the function selected.

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.

Outside (fresh) air position

With the outside (fresh)

air position selected, air

enters the vehicle from

outside and is heated or

cooled according to the

function selected.

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Fan speed control

The ignition switch must be in the ON

position for fan operation.

• 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.

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.

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NOTICE

Prolonged operation of the heater in the

recirculated air position (without air

conditioning selected) may cause fogging

of the windshield and side windows and

the air within the passenger compart-

ment may become stale.

Setting the fan speed control knob to the

“0” position turns off the fan.

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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System operation

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.

Heating

1. Set the mode to the

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position.

To turn off the blowers

To turn off the blowers, turn the fan

speed control knob to the "0" position.

Air conditioning (if equipped)

2. Set the air intake control to the outside

(fresh) air position.

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

ditioning system on (indicator light will

illuminate). Press the button again to turn

the air conditioning system off.

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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Operation Tips

Air conditioning (if equipped)

Kia Air Conditioning Systems are filled

with environmentally friendly refrigerant*.

CAUTION

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

*: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.

• 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.

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Air conditioning system operation tips

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NOTICE

• 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

• 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.

Recirculated

air

• Use air conditioning to reduce humidi-

ty and moisture inside the vehicle on

rainy or humid days.

• During air conditioning system opera-

tion, you may occasionally notice a slight

change in engine speed as the air con-

ditioning compressor cycles. This is a

normal system operation characteristic.

Blower

Climate control

air filter

Heater core

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Evaporator

core

• Use the air conditioning system every

month only for a few minutes to ensure

maximum system performance.

Climate control air filter

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.

• 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.

• 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 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.

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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 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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