Get Features of your vehicle -> Automatic climate control system (if equipped) Guide for Kia Rio 4 Door Third Generation (2017-2023)

Features of your vehicle

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Temperature control knob

2. AUTO (automatic control) button

3. Climate control display

4. Fan speed control knob

5. OFF button

6. Front windshield defroster button

7. Rear window defroster button

8. Mode selection button

9. Air conditioning button (if equipped)

10. Air intake control button

CAUTION

Operating the blower when the

ignition switch is in the ON posi-

tion could cause the battery to

discharge. It is best to operate the

blower when the engine is run-

ning.

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Features of your vehicle

Automatic heating and air con-

ditioning

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NOTICE

•

To turn the automatic operation

off, select any button or switch of

the following:

- Mode selection button

- Air conditioning button

- Front windshield defroster button

(Press the button one more time

to deselect the front windshield

defroster function. The 'AUTO'

sign will illuminate on the infor-

mation display once again.)

- Air intake control button

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2. Turn the temperature control knob

to set the desired temperature.

- Fan speed control knob

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The selected function will be con-

trolled manually while other func-

tions operate automatically.

1. Push the AUTO button.The modes,

fan speeds, air intake and air-con-

ditioning will be controlled automat-

ically by temperature setting.

•

For

your

convenience

and

to

improve the effectiveness of the

climate control, use the AUTO

button and set the temperature to

73°F (23°C).

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Features of your vehicle

Mode selection

Manual heating and air condi-

tioning

The heating and cooling system can

be controlled manually by pushing

buttons other than the AUTO button.

In this case, the system works

sequentially according to the order of

buttons selected.

1. Start the engine.

2.Set the mode to the desired position.

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To improve the effectiveness of

heating and cooling :

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NOTICE

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- Heating:

- Cooling:

Never place anything over the sen-

sor located on the instrument panel

to ensure better control of the heat-

ing and cooling system.

The mode selection button controls

the direction of the air flow through

the ventilation system.

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

Every time you press the mode

selection button, the mode will

change as follows:

4. Set the air intake control to the

outside (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 on.

Refer to the illustration in the

“Manual climate control system”.

Press the AUTO button in order to

convert to full automatic control of

the system.

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Features of your vehicle

Face-Level (B, D)

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

Air flow is directed toward the upper Most of the air flow is directed to the

body and face. Additionally, each floor, with a small amount of the air

outlet can be controlled to direct the being directed to the windshield and

air discharged from the outlet.

side window defroster.

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

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

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Defrost-level

Air flow is discharged towards the Most of the air flow is directed to the

Most of the air flow is directed to the

windshield with a small amount of air

directed to the side window

defrosters.

face and floor.

floor and the windshield with a small

amount directed to the side window

defrosters.

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Features of your vehicle

Temperature control

Air intake control

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Instrument panel vents

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The outlet vents can be opened or

closed separately using the thumb-

wheel.

The temperature control knob allows The air intake control is used to

you to control the temperature of the select outside (fresh) air position or

air flowing from the ventilation sys- recirculated air position.

Also, you can adjust the direction of

air delivered from these vents using

the vent control lever as shown.

tem.To change the air temperature in

To change the air intake control posi-

the passenger compartment, turn

tion, push the control button.

the knob to the right for warm air or

left for cooler air.

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Features of your vehicle

Recirculated air position

Prolonged operation of the heater in

the recirculated air position (without air

conditioning selected) may cause fog-

ging of the windshield and side win-

dows, and the air within the passenger

compartment may become stale.

WARNING - Sleeping with

A/C on

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.

Do not sleep in a vehicle with

the air conditioning or heating

system on as this may cause

serious harm or death due to a

drop in the oxygen level and/or

body temperature.

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.

Outside (fresh) air position

WARNING - Recirculated

air

If the recirculated air

position is not selected

or turned off, air enters

the vehicle from outside

and is heated or cooled

according to the function

selected.

WARNING - Reduced

Visibility

Continued 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.

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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Features of your vehicle

Fan speed control

Air conditioning

OFF mode

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The fan speed can be set to the Press the A/C button to turn the air Press the OFF button to turn off the

desired speed by operating the fan conditioning system on (indicator air climate control system. However

speed control knob.

light will illuminate).

you can still operate the mode and

air intake buttons as long as the igni-

tion switch is in the ON position.

The higher the fan speed is, the Press the button again to turn the air

more air is delivered.

conditioning system off.

Pressing the OFF button turns off the

fan.

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Features of your vehicle

Operation Tips

Air conditioning

System operation

• To keep dust or unpleasant fumes

from entering the vehicle through

the ventilation 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 dust or fumes

has passed to keep fresh air in the

vehicle.This will help keep the driv-

er alert and comfortable.

Kia Air Conditioning Systems are

filled with R-1234yf refrigerant.

Ventilation

1. Set the mode to the

position.

1. Start the engine. Press the air con-

ditioning button.

2. Set the air intake control to the

outside (fresh) air position.

2. Set the mode to the

position.

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

3. Set the air intake control to the out-

side air or recirculated air position.

4. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

4. Adjust the fan speed control and

temperature control to maintain

maximum comfort.

• 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

• The refrigerant system should only

be serviced by trained and certified

technicians to insure proper and

safe operation.

1. Set the mode to the

position.

2. Set the air intake control to the

outside (fresh) air position.

• The refrigerant system should be

serviced in a well-ventilated place.

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

• 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 the

desired temperature.

• 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 should be certified

(and labeled) as meeting SAE

Standard J2842.

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

or

position.

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Features of your vehicle

Air conditioning system operation tips

• 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.

CAUTION

• 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.

• When using the air condition-

ing system, monitor the tem-

perature gauge closely while

driving up hills or in heavy traf-

fic when outside temperatures

are high. Air conditioning sys-

tem operation may cause

engine overheating. Continue

to use the blower fan but turn

the air conditioning system off

if the temperature gauge indi-

cates engine overheating.

• During cooling operation, you may

occasionally notice a misty air flow

because of rapid cooling and

humid air intake. This is a normal

operating characteristic of the sys-

tem.

• 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

operating characteristic of the sys-

tem.

• If you operate air conditioner

excessively, the difference between

the temperature of the outside air

and that of the windshield could

cause the outer surface of the

windshield to fog up, causing loss

of visibility. In this case, set the

mode selection knob or button to

• When opening the windows in

humid weather air conditioning

may create water droplets

inside the vehicle. Since exces-

sive water droplets may cause

damage to electrical equip-

ment, air conditioning should

only be used with the windows

closed.

• Use the air conditioning system

every month for a few minutes to

ensure maximum system perform-

ance.

the position and fan speed

control to the lower speed.

• 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

operating characteristic of the sys-

tem.

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Features of your vehicle

Climate control air filter

Checking the amount of air

conditioner refrigerant and

compressor lubricant

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NOTICE

Replace the filter according to the

Maintenance Schedule.

•

Outside air

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 be checked

at an authorized Kia dealer.

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.

Recirculated

air

•

Therefore, if abnormal operation is

found, have the system inspected by

an authorized Kia dealer.

Blower

Heater core

Climate control

air filter

Evaporator

core

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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 accumulation on

the inside of the windshield even

when the outside (fresh) air position is

selected. If this happens, have the cli-

mate control air filter replaced by an

authorized Kia dealer.

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Features of your vehicle

Air Conditioning refrigerant

label

WARNING - Vehicles

equipped with R-1234yf

WARNING

The oil and refrigerant in your

vehicle’s air conditioning sys-

tem is under very high pressure.

If proper service procedures are

not followed an explosion may

result. To reduce the risk of seri-

ous injury or death, the air con-

ditioning system in your vehicle

should only be serviced by

trained and certified technicians.

■ Example

Because the refriger-

ant is mildly inflam-

mable and at very

high pressure, the air

conditioning system

should only be serv-

iced by trained and

certified technicians.

It is important that the correct

type and amount of oil and

refrigerant is used.

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CAUTION

Otherwise, it may cause damage

to the vehicle and personal injury.

❈ The actual Air Conditioning refrigerant

label in the vehicle may differ from the

illustration.

It is important that the correct

type and amount of oil and refrig-

erant is used, otherwise damage

to the vehicle may occur.

Each symbols and specification on

air conditioning refrigerant label

means as below ;

To prevent damage, the air con-

ditioning system in your vehicle

should only be serviced by

trained and certified technicians.

1. Classification of refrigerant

2. Amount of refrigerant

The air conditioning system should

be serviced by an authorized Kia

dealer.

3. Classification of Compressor lubri-

cant

Refer to chapter 9 for more detail loca-

tion of air conditioning refrigerant label.

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Features of your vehicle

Sunroof inside air recirculation

(if equipped)

The outside (fresh) air position is auto-

matically selected, when the sunroof is

opened.

When you select the recirculated air

position, the system maintains the

recirculated air position for 3 minutes

and then automatically converts to the

outside (fresh) air position.

When the sunroof is closed, the air

intake position will return to the original

position that was selected.

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