Get Features of your vehicle -> Manual climate control system Guide for Kia Rio 4 Door Third Generation (2011-2016)

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Features of your vehicle

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

1. Fan speed control knob

2. Mode selection knob

3. Temperature control knob

4. Air conditioning button (if equipped)

5. Rear window defroster button

6. Air intake control button

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Heating and air conditioning

1.Start the engine.

2.Set the mode to the desired posi-

tion.

To improve the effectiveness of

heating and cooling :

- Heating:

- Cooling:

3.Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

4.Set the air intake control to the out-

side (fresh) air or recirculated air

position.

5.Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

6.If air conditioning is desired, turn

the air conditioning system (if

equipped) on.

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Mode selection

The mode selection knob controls

the direction of the air flow through

the ventilation system.

Air can be directed to the floor, dash-

board outlets, or windshield. Six

symbols are used to represent Face,

Bi-Level, Floor, Floor-Defrost and

Defrost air position.

Face-Level (B, D)

Air flow is directed toward the upper

body and face. Additionally, each

outlet can be controlled to direct the

air discharged from the outlet.

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

Air flow is directed towards the face

and the floor.

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

Most of the air flow is directed to the

floor, with a small amount of the air

being directed to the windshield and

side window defrosters.

Floor/Defrost-Level

(A, C, D, E)

Most of the air flow is directed to the

floor and the windshield with a small

amount directed to the side window

defrosters.

Defrost-Level (A, D)

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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MAX A/C-Level (B, D) (if equipped)

The MAX A/C mode is used to cool

the inside of the vehicle faster.

In this mode, the air conditioning and

the recirculated air position will be

selected automatically.

Instrument panel vents

The outlet vents can be opened or

closed separately using the thumb-

wheel.

Also, you can adjust the direction of

air delivered from these vents using

the vent control lever as shown.

Temperature control

The temperature control knob allows

you to control the temperature of the

air flowing from the ventilation sys-

tem. To change the air temperature in

the passenger compartment, turn

the knob to the right for warm air or

left for cooler air.

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Air intake control

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.

Recirculated air position

The indicator light on the

button illuminates when

the recirculated air posi-

tion is selected.

With the recirculated air

position selected, air

from passenger com-

partment will be drawn

through the heating sys-

tem and heated or

cooled according to the

function selected.

Outside (fresh) air position

The indicator light on the

button will not illuminate

when the outside (fresh)

air position 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.

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 pas-

senger compartment may become

stale.

In addition, prolonged operation of

the air conditioning with the recircu-

lated air position selected will result

in excessively dry air in the passen-

ger compartment.

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WARNING - Recirculated

air

Continuous use of the climate

control system in the recirculat-

ed 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 driving.

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Fan speed control

The ignition switch must be in the ON

position for fan operation.

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 “0” position turns off the fan.

To turn off the blowers

To turn off the blowers, turn the fan

speed control knob to the “0” posi-

tion.

WARNING - Reduced

visibility

Continuous use of the climate

control system in the recirculat-

ed air position may allow

humidity to increase inside the

vehicle which may fog the glass

and obscure visibility.

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Air conditioning (if equipped)

Press the A/C button to turn the air

conditioning system on (indicator

light will illuminate). Press the button

again to turn the air conditioning sys-

tem off.

System operation

Ventilation

1.Set the mode to the position.

2.Set the air intake control to the out-

side (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 out-

side (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.

Operation Tips

• To prevent dust or unpleasant

fumes from entering the vehicle

through the ventilation system,

temporarily set the air intake con-

trol to the recirculated air position.

Be sure to return the control to the

fresh air position when the irritation

has passed to keep fresh air in the

vehicle. This will help keep the driv-

er alert and comfortable.

• 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.

• 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 conditioning system, and adjust

the temperature control to desired

temperature.

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Air conditioning (if equipped)

Kia Air Conditioning Systems are

filled with environmentally friendly

R-134a refrigerant.

1.Start the engine. Push the air con-

ditioning button.

2.Set the mode to the position.

3.Set the air intake control to the

recirculated air position. However,

prolonged operation of the reticu-

lated air position will excessively

dry the air. In this case, change the

air position.

4.Adjust the fan speed control and

temperature 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.

Air conditioning system operation 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

the windows on rainy or humid

days, decrease the humidity inside

the vehicle by operating the air

conditioning system.

• During air conditioning system

operation, you may occasionally

notice a slight change in engine

speed as the air conditioning com-

pressor cycles. This is a normal

system operation characteristic.

• Use the air conditioning system

every month only for a few minutes

to ensure maximum system per-

formance.

• When using the air conditioning

system, you may notice clear water

dripping (or even puddling) on the

ground under the passenger side

of the vehicle. This is a normal sys-

tem operation characteristic.

• Operating the air conditioning sys-

tem in the recirculated air position

provides maximum cooling, how-

ever, 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 operation characteristic.

CAUTION - Excessive

While using the air conditioning

system, monitor the tempera-

ture gauge closely while driving

up hills or in heavy traffic when

outside temperatures are high.

Air conditioning system opera-

tion may cause engine over-

heating and potential engine

damage. Continue to use the

blower fan but turn the air con-

ditioning system off if the tem-

perature gauge indicates engine

overheating.

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Climate control air filter

The climate control air filter installed

behind the glove box filters the dust

or other pollutants that come into the

vehicle 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 accu-

mulation on the inside of the wind-

shield even when the outside (fresh)

air position is selected. If this hap-

pens, have the climate control air fil-

ter replaced by an authorized Kia

dealer.

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NOTICE

• Replace the filter according to the

Maintenance Schedule.

If the vehicle is being driven in

severe conditions such as dusty,

rough roads, more frequent cli-

mate control air filter inspections

and changes are required.

• When the air flow rate suddenly

decreases, the system should be

checked at an authorized Kia

dealer.

Checking the amount of air

conditioner refrigerant and

compressor lubricant

When the amount of refrigerant is

low, the performance of the air con-

ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also

has a negative influence on the air

conditioning system.

Therefore, if abnormal operation is

found, have the system inspected by

an authorized Kia dealer.

The air conditioning system should

be serviced by an authorized Kia

dealer.

The air conditioning system should

be serviced by an authorized Kia

dealer.

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Outside air

Recirculated

air

Climate control

air filter

Blower

Evaporator

core

Heater core

WARNING - AC Repair

The oil and refrigerant in your

vehicle’s air conditioning sys-

tem is under very high pres-

sure. If proper service proce-

dures are not followed an explo-

sion may result. To reduce the

risk of serious injury or death,

the air conditioning system in

your vehicle should only be

serviced by trained and certi-

fied technicians.

CAUTION - AC Repair

It is important that the correct

type and amount of oil and

refrigerant is used, otherwise

damage to the vehicle injury

may occur. To prevent damage,

the air conditioning system in

your vehicle should only be

serviced by trained and certified

technicians."

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WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING

• For maximum defrosting, set the

temperature control to the extreme

right/hot position and the fan speed

control to the highest speed.

• If warm air to the floor is desired

while defrosting or defogging, set

the mode to the floor-defrost posi-

tion.

• Before driving, clear all snow and

ice from the windshield, rear win-

dow, outside rear view mirrors, and

all side windows.

• Clear all snow and ice from the

hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to

improve heater and defroster effi-

ciency and to reduce the probabili-

ty of fogging up the inside of the

windshield.

Manual climate control system

To defog inside windshield

1.Select any fan speed except “0”

position.

2.Select desired temperature.

3.Select the or position.

4.The outside (fresh) air will be

selected automatically.

If the outside (fresh) air position is

not selected automatically, press the

corresponding button manually.

WARNING - Windshield

heating

Do not use the or posi-

tion during cooling operation in

extremely humid weather. The

difference between the temper-

ature of the outside air and the

windshield could cause the

outer surface of the windshield

to fog up, causing loss of visi-

bility. In this case, set the mode

selection knob or button to the

position and fan speed con-

trol knob or button to a lower

speed.

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To defrost outside windshield

1.Set the fan speed to the highest

(extreme right) position.

2.Set the temperature to the extreme

hot position.

3.Select the position.

4.The outside (fresh) air will be

selected automatically.

Defogging logic

To reduce the probability of fogging

up inside of the windshield, the air

intake or air conditioning are con-

trolled automatically according to

certain conditions such as or

position. To cancel or return to the

defogging logic, do the followings.

Manual climate control system

1.Turn the ignition switch to the ON

position.

2.Turn the mode selection knob to

the defrost position ( ).

3.Push the air intake control button

at least 5 times within 3 seconds.

The indicator light in the air intake

control button will blink 3 times with

0.5 second of interval. It indicates

that the defogging logic is canceled

or returned to the programmed sta-

tus.

If the battery has been discharged or

disconnected, it resets to the defog

logic status.

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