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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

■ Type A

1. Fan speed control knob

2. Mode selection knob

3. Temperature control knob

4. Air conditioning button

(if equipped)

■ Type B

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

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.

(if equipped)

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Mode selection

Face-Level (B, D)

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

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

body and face. Additionally, each floor and the windshield with a small

outlet can be controlled to direct the amount directed to the side window

air discharged from the outlet.

defrosters.

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

Defrost-Level (A, D)

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

and the floor.

windshield with a small amount of air

directed to the side window defrosters.

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. Five

symbols are used to represent Face,

Bi-Level, Floor, Floor-Defrost and

Defrost air position.

Floor-Level (A, C, 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.

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

Temperature 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 MAX A/C mode is used to cool

the inside of the vehicle faster. Air

flow is directed toward the upper

body and face.

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 warmer and

hot air, or to the left for cooler air.

Also, you can adjust the direction of

air delivered from these vents using

the vent control lever as shown.

In this mode, the air conditioning and

the recirculated air position will be

selected automatically.

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Recirculated air position

Air intake control

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.

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.

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

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.

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WARNING - Reduced

Visibility

This is used to select outside (fresh)

air position or recirculated air position.

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.

To change the air intake control posi-

tion, push the control button.

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Fan speed control

To turn off the blowers

WARNING - Recirculated

Air

Continue using the climate con-

trol system in the recirculated

air position can cause drowsi-

ness 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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WARNING - Sleeping with

A/C on

The ignition switch must be in the ON To turn off the blowers, turn the fan

position for fan operation.

speed control knob to the “0” position.

Do not sleep in a vehicle with

the air conditioning or heating

on as this may cause serious

harm or death due to a drop in

the oxygen level and/or body

temperature.

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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Operation Tips

Air conditioning

System operation

• 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 dust or

fumes has passed to keep fresh air

in the vehicle. This will help keep

the driver alert and comfortable.

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.

• 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

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1. Set the mode to the

position.

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 system off.

2. Set the air intake control to the

outside (fresh) air position.

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.

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.

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Air conditioning

• 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.

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NOTICE

Kia Air Conditioning Systems are

filled with R-1234yf refrigerant.

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 equip-

ment, air conditioning should only be

used with the windows closed.

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 in the recircu-

lated air position will excessively

dry the air. In this case, change the

air position.

CAUTION - Excessive A/C

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.

4. Adjust the fan speed control and

temperature control to maintain

maximum comfort.

• The refrigerant system should only

be serviced by trained and certified

technicians to ensure proper and

safe operation.

• The refrigerant system should be

serviced in a well-ventilated place.

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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.

Climate control air filter

• 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

Recirculated

air

• 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.

Blower

Heater core

Climate control

air filter

Evaporator

core

• 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.

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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.

• Use the air conditioning system

every month for a few minutes to

ensure maximum system perform-

ance.

• 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

Checking the amount of air

conditioner refrigerant and

compressor lubricant

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NOTICE

Replace the filter according to the

Maintenance Schedule.

WARNING - Vehicles

equipped with R-1234yf

•

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.

Since the refrigerant

is mildly inflammable

and operated at high

pressure, the air con-

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.

ditioning

system

•

should only be serv-

iced by trained and

certified technicians.

(Refer to the SAE

J2845)

Therefore, if abnormal operation is

found, have the system inspected by

an authorized Kia dealer.

It is important that the correct

type and amount of oil and

refrigerant are used.

All refrigerants should be

reclaimed with proper equip-

ment.

Venting refrigerants directly to

the atmosphere is harmful to

individuals and environment.

Failure to heed these warnings

can lead to serious injuries.

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5. Flammable Refrigerant

Air Conditioning refrigerant

label

WARNING

6. Requires Registered Technician to

Service Air Conditioning system

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

Refer to chapter 9 for more detail loca-

tion of air conditioning refrigerant label.

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.

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CAUTION - AC Repair

❈ 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

refrigerant is used, otherwise

damage to the vehicle may

occur. To prevent damage, the

air conditioning system in your

vehicle should only be serviced

by trained and certified techni-

cians.

When the sunroof is closed, the air

intake position will return to the original

position that was selected.

Each symbols and specification on

air conditioning refrigerant label

means as below ;

1. Classification of refrigerant

2. Amount of refrigerant

3. Classification of Compressor lubri-

cant

The air conditioning system should

be serviced by an authorized Kia

dealer.

4. Caution

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