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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

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1. Temperature control knob

2. Air conditioning button

(if equipped)

3. Air intake control button

4. Mode selection knob

5. Fan speed control knob

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Fan speed control knob

Four (4) adjustable fan speeds are pro-

vided which increase as the number

increases. The ignition switch must be in

the ON position for fan operation.

Setting the mode selection knob to the

OFF position turns off the fan.

1 - Low speed

2 - Medium speed

3 - High speed

4 - Maximum speed

Temperature control knob

The temperature control knob allows you

to control the temperature of the air flow-

ing from the ventilation system. To

change the air temperature in the pas-

senger compartment turn, the knob to

the right for warm and hot air or left for

cooler air.

Mode selection knob

The mode selection knob controls the

direction of the air flow through the venti-

lation system.

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MAX/ A/C position

When you select the MAX

A/C mode while the fan is on,

the following system settings

will be made automatically;

• the air conditioning system

will be turned on.

• the recirculated air position

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 position.

Set the fan speed control

knob to the desired speed

and rotate the temperature

control knob to the extreme

left position for maximum

cooling.

(outlet port: B, D)

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MAX

A/C

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Face position

Air flow is directed toward the

upper body and face.

Additionally, each outlet can

be controlled to direct the air

discharged from the outlet.

(outlet port: B, D)

Face - floor 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

position).

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

Floor position

Most of the air flow is direct-

ed to the floor, with a small

amount of the air being

directed to the windshield

and side window defroster.

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

Floor - defrost position

Most of the air flow is direct-

ed to the floor and the wind-

shield with a small amount

directed to the side window

defrosters.

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

Defrost position

Most of the air flow is direct-

ed to the windshield with a

small amount of air directed

to the side window

defrosters.

(outlet port: A, D)

Instrument panel vents

If air flow control is not satisfactory, check

the instrument panel vents. The outlet

port (B, D) can be opened or closed sep-

arately using the thumbwheel.

Also, you can adjust the direction of air

delivery from these vents using the vent

control lever as shown.

The air from outlet port (D) flows at any

mode. Close the ventilation outlets using

the thumbwheel to block the air flow if

you do not want the air.

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Air intake control button

This is used to select outside (fresh) air

position or recirculated air position.

To change the air intake control position,

push the control button.

Recirculated air position

The indicator light on the but-

ton is illuminated when the

recirculated air position is

selected.

With the recirculated air posi-

tion selected, air from pas-

senger compartment will be

drawn through the heating

system and heated or cooled

according to the function

selected.

Outside (fresh) air position

The indicator light on the but-

ton is not illuminated when

the outside (fresh) air posi-

tion is selected.

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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NOTICE

It should be noted that prolonged oper-

ation of the heating in recirculated air

position will cause fogging of the wind-

shield 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 exces-

sively dry air in the passenger compart-

ment.

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WARNING

• Continued climate control system

operation in the recirculated 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 serious harm or

death due to a drop in the oxygen

level and/or body temperature.

• Continued climate control system

operation in the recirculated air

position can cause drowsiness or

sleepiness, and loss of vehicle

control. Set the air intake control

to the outside (fresh) air position

as much as possible while driv-

ing.

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Air conditioning button

(if equipped)

Push the A/C button to turn the air condi-

tioning system on (indicator light will illu-

minate). Push the button again to turn the

air conditioning system off.

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 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.

5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn

the air conditioning system (if

equipped) on.

• If the windshield fogs up, set the mode

to the

, position.

Air conditioning (if equipped)

All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are

filled with environmentally friendly

R-134a refrigerant which is not damag-

ing to the ozone layer.

1. Start the engine. Push the air condi-

tioning button.

2. Set the mode to the position.

3. Set the air intake control to the outside

air or recirculated air position.

4. Adjust the fan speed control and tem-

perature control to maintain maximum

comfort.

• When maximum cooling is desired, set

the temperature control to the extreme

left position, set the mode control to

the MAX A/C position, then set the fan

speed control to the highest speed.

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NOTICE

• 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 run

with the windows closed.

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Air conditioning system opera-

tion tips

• 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.

• To help reduce moisture inside of win-

dows on rainy or humid days, decrease

the humidity inside the vehicle by oper-

ating the air conditioning system.

• During air conditioning system opera-

tion, you may occasionally notice a

slight change in engine speed at idle

as the air conditioning compressor

cycles. This is a normal system opera-

tion characteristic.

• Use the air conditioning system every

month if only for a few minutes to

ensure maximum system perform-

ance.

• When using the air conditioning sys-

tem, you may notice clear water drip-

ping (or even pudding) on the ground

under the passenger side of the vehi-

cle. This is a normal system operation

characteristic.

• The air conditioning system includes a

function that automatically turns the air

conditioning compressor off if engine

coolant temperature approaches an

over heating level. The air conditioning

compressor operation will resume

once engine coolant temperature

returns to the normal range. Also, the

air conditioning compressor is auto-

matically turned off for a few seconds

when the accelerator is fully depressed

(wide open throttle).

• When operating the air conditioning

system use the outside (fresh) air posi-

tion.

• Operating the air conditioning system

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.

Checking the amount of air con-

ditioner refrigerant and compres-

sor lubricant

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, have the system inspected by an

authorized Kia dealer.

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NOTICE

When the performance of the air condi-

tioning system is reduced it is important

that the correct type and amount of oil

and refrigerant is used. Otherwise,

damage to the compressor and abnor-

mal system operation may occur.

CAUTION

The air conditioning system should

be serviced by an authorized Kia

dealer. Improper service may cause

serious injury.

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