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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Fan speed control knob

4. Air conditioning button (if equipped)

2. Mode selection knob

5. Air intake control button

3. Temperature control knob

6. Rear window defroster button

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Fan speed control knob

Temperature control knob

Mode selection knob

The ignition switch must be in the ON

The temperature control knob allows

The mode selection knob controls

position for fan operation.

you to control the temperature of the

the direction of the air flow through

air flowing from the ventilation sys-

the ventilation system.

The fan speed control knob allows

tem. To change the air temperature in

you to control the fan speed of the air

The steps (•) between the air flow posi-

the passenger compartment, turn

flowing from the ventilation system.

tions adjust the direction of the air flow

the knob to the right for warm and

To change the fan speed, turn the

to the middle position.

hot air or left for cooler air.

knob to the right for higher speed or

left for lower speed.

Setting the mode selection knob to

the OFF position turns off the fan.

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MAX/ A/C position

MAX When

you select the MAX

A/C mode while the fan

A/C speed is on, the following

system settings will be

made automatically;

• the air conditioning sys-

tem will be turned on.

• the recirculated air posi-

tion 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 posi-

tion.

Set the fan speed control

knob to the desired speed

and rotate the tempera-

ture control knob to the

extreme left position for

maximum cooling.

(outlet port: B , E )

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Face position

Floor position

Air flow is directed toward

Most of the air flow is

the upper body and face.

directed to the floor, with a

Additionally, each outlet

small amount of the air

can be controlled to direct

being directed to the wind-

the air discharged from

shield and side window

the outlet.

defroster.

(outlet port: B , E )

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

Face - floor position

Floor - defrost position

Air flow is directed

Most of the air flow is

towards the face and the

directed to the floor and

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floor. The air to the floor is

the windshield with a

Instrument panel vents

warmer than the air to the

small amount directed to

face (except when the

the

side

window

If air flow control is not satisfactory,

temperature control is set

defrosters.

check the instrument panel vents.

to the extreme cold posi-

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

The outlet port ( B , E ) can be opened

tion).

or closed separately using the hori-

Defrost position

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

zontal thumbwheel. To close the

Most of the air flow is

vent, rotate it left to the maximum

OFF position

directed to the windshield

position. To open the vent, rotate it

The climate control sys-

with a small amount of air

right to the desired position.

OFF tem is turned off.

directed to the side win-

Also, you can adjust the direction of

dow defrosters.

air delivery from these vents using

(outlet port: A , D , E )

the vent control lever as shown.

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Recirculated air position

Outside (fresh) air position

The indicator light on the

button is illuminated when

button is not illuminated

the recirculated air posi-

when the outside (fresh)

tion is selected.

air position is selected.

With the recirculated air

With the outside (fresh) air

position selected, air from

position selected, air

passenger compartment

enters the vehicle from

will be drawn through the

outside and is heated or

heating system and heat-

cooled according to the

ed or cooled according to

function selected.

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the function selected.

Air intake control button

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.

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It should be noted that prolonged

WARNING - Recirculated

operation of the heating in recir-

culated air position will cause fog-

air

ging of the windshield and side

• Continued climate control

windows and the air within the

system operation in the recir-

passenger compartment will

culated air position may allow

become stale.

humidity to increase inside

In addition, prolonged use of the

vehicle which may fog the

air conditioning with the “recircu-

glass and obscure visibility.

lated air position” selected, will

• Continued climate control

result in excessively dry air in the

system operation in the recir-

passenger compartment.

culated air position can result

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in somewhat reduced oxygen

Air conditioning button

levels, causing drowsiness or

(if equipped)

sleepiness, and loss of vehicle

Push the A/C button to turn the air

control. Set the air intake con-

conditioning system on (indicator

trol to the outside (fresh) air

light will illuminate). Push the button

position as much as possible

again to turn the air conditioning sys-

while driving.

tem off.

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System operation

Heating

Air conditioning (if equipped)

1. Set the mode to the

position.

All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are

Ventilation

filled with environmentally friendly

2. Set the air intake control to the

1. Set the mode to the

position.

R-134a refrigerant which is not dam-

outside (fresh) air position.

2. Set the air intake control to the

aging to the ozone layer.

3. Set the temperature control to the

outside (fresh) air position.

1. Start the engine. Push the air con-

desired position.

3. Set the temperature control to the

ditioning button.

4. Set the fan speed control to the

desired position.

2. Set the mode to the

position.

desired speed.

4. Set the fan speed control to the

3. Set the air intake control to the

5. If dehumidified heating is desired,

desired speed.

outside air or recirculated air posi-

turn the air conditioning system (if

tion.

equipped) on.

4. Set the temperature control knob

• If cool air is desired at face level for

to the desired position.

bi-level operation, set the mode to

the

position.

5. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

• If the windshield fogs up, set the

mode to the

position.

6. Adjust the fan speed control and

temperature control to maintain

maximum comfort.

• If warmer air is desired at floor

level for bi-level operation, set the

mode to the

position and

adjust the temperature control to

maintain maximum comfort.

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• When maximum cooling is desired,

Air conditioning system oper-

• The air conditioning system

set the temperature control to the

ation tips

includes a function that automati-

extreme left position, set the air

cally turns the air conditioning

• If the vehicle has been parked in

intake control to the recirculated air

compressor off if engine coolant

direct sunlight during hot weather,

position, then set the fan speed

temperature approaches an over

open the windows for a short time

control to the highest speed.

heating level. The air conditioning

to let the hot air inside the vehicle

compressor operation will resume

escape.

once engine coolant temperature

✽ NOTICE

• To help reduce moisture inside of

returns to the normal range. Also,

• When using the air conditioning

windows on rainy humid days,

the air conditioning compressor is

system, monitor the temperature

decrease the humidity inside the

automatically turned off for a few

gauge closely while driving up

vehicle by operating the air condi-

seconds when the accelerator is

hills or in heavy traffic when out-

tioning system.

fully depressed (wide open throt-

side temperatures are high. Air

tle).

• During air conditioning system

conditioning system operation

operation, you may occasionally

• When operating the air condition-

may cause engine overheating.

notice a slight change in engine

ing system use the outside (fresh)

Continue to use the blower fan but

speed at idle as the air condition-

air position.

turn the air conditioning system

ing compressor cycles on. This is a

• Operating the air conditioning sys-

off if the temperature gauge indi-

normal system operation charac-

tem in the recirculated air position

cates engine overheating.

teristics.

does provide maximum cooling,

• When opening the windows in

• Use the air conditioning system

however, continual operation in this

humid weather air conditioning

every month if only for a few min-

mode may cause the air inside the

may create water droplets inside

utes to ensure maximum system

vehicle to become stale.

the vehicle. Since excessive water

performance.

droplets may cause damage to

• When using the air conditioning

electrical equipment, air condi-

system, you may notice clear water

tioning should only be run with

dripping (or even pudding) on the

the windows closed.

ground under the passenger side

of the vehicle. This is a normal sys-

tem operation characteristics.

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Checking the amount of air

CAUTION

conditioner refrigerant and

The air conditioner refrigerant

compressor lubricant

container is highly pressurized.

When the amount of refrigerant is

Therefore it should be serviced

low, the performance of the air con-

by an authorized Kia dealer.

ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also

Improper service may cause

has a bad influence on the air condi-

serious injury.

tioning system.

Therefore, if abnormal operation is

found, have the system inspected by

✽ NOTICE

an authorized Kia dealer.

When the performance of the air

conditioning system is reduced it is

important that the correct type and

amount of oil and refrigerant is

used. Otherwise, damage to the

compressor and abnormal system

operation may occur.

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