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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Heating and air conditioning

1. Start the engine.

2. Set the mode to the desired position.

For improving 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 position (if equipped).

5. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

6. If air conditioning is desired, turn the

air conditioning system (if equipped)

on.

1. Fan speed control knob

5. Rear window defroster button

6. Temperature control knob

7. Mode selection button

2. Front windshield defroster button

3. Air conditioning button (if equipped)

4. Air intake control button

❈ The actual control panel in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.

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Mode selection

The mode selection buttons control the

direction of the air flow through the venti-

lation system.

Air can be directed to the floor, dash-

board outlets, or windshield. Five sym-

bols are used to represent Face, Bi-

Level, Floor, Floor-Defrost and Defrost

air position.

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Face-Level (B, D)

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.

Air flow is directed toward the upper body

and face. Additionally, each outlet can be

controlled to direct the air discharged

from the outlet.

Defrost-Level (A, D)

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

Most of the air flow is directed to the

windshield with a small amount of air

directed to the side window defrosters.

Air flow is directed towards the face and

the floor.

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Instrument panel vents

The outlet vents can be opened or closed

separately using the thumbwheel. (If

equipped)

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

Also, you can adjust the direction of air

delivery from these vents using the vent

control lever as shown.

Most of the air flow is directed to the

floor, with a small amount of the air being

directed to the windshield and side win-

dow defrosters.

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Recirculated air position

With the recirculated air

position selected, air from

the passenger compart-

ment will be drawn through

the heating system and

heated or cooled according

to the function selected.

Outside (fresh) air position

With the outside (fresh) air

position selected, air

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enters the vehicle from out-

side and is heated or

cooled according to the

function selected.

Temperature control

Air intake control

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 position for warm and hot air or

left position for cooler air.

The air intake control is used to select

the outside (fresh) air position or recircu-

lated air position.

To change the air intake control position,

press the control button.

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NOTICE

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 passenger compart-

ment may become stale.

MAX

If you select the

, the air conditioning

and the recirculated air position will be

selected automatically.

A/C

In addition, prolonged use of the air con-

ditioning with the recirculated air posi-

tion selected will result in excessively dry

air in the passenger compartment.

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WARNING

• Continue using the climate con-

trol system in the recirculated air

position may allow humidity to

increase inside the vehicle which

may fog the glass and obscure

visibility.

• Do not sleep in a vehicle with the

air conditioning or heating sys-

tem on. It may cause serious

harm or death due to a drop in the

oxygen level and/or body temper-

ature.

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Fan speed control

Air conditioning

• Continue using the climate con-

trol system 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.

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.

Press the A/C button to turn the air con-

ditioning system on (indicator light will

illuminate). Press the button again to turn

the air conditioning system off.

Setting the fan speed control knob to the

“0” position turns off the fan.

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Operation Tips

Air conditioning

System operation

• To keep dust or unpleasant fumes from

entering the vehicle through the venti-

lation 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 irrita-

tion has passed to keep fresh air in the

vehicle. This will help keep the driver

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 condi-

tioning system, and adjust the temper-

ature control to desired temperature.

All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are

filled with environmentally friendly

R-134a refrigerant which does not dam-

age the ozone layer.

1. Start the engine. Press the air condi-

tioning button.

Ventilation

1. Set the mode to the

2. Set the air intake control to the outside

(fresh) air position.

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

position.

2. Set the mode to the

position.

4. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

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.

Heating

1. Set the mode to the

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.

position.

• If the windshield fogs up, set the mode

to the

or

position.

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Air conditioning system operation tips

• When using the air conditioning sys-

tem, you may notice clear water drip-

ping (or even puddling) on the ground

under the passenger side of the vehi-

cle. This is a normal system operation

characteristic.

• Operating the air conditioning system

in the recirculated air position provides

maximum cooling, however, 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 opera-

tion characteristic.

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NOTICE

• 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 vehi-

cle by operating the air conditioning

system.

• During air conditioning system opera-

tion, you may occasionally notice a

slight change in engine speed as the

air conditioning compressor cycles.

This is a normal system operation

characteristic.

• Use the air conditioning system every

month only for a few minutes to ensure

maximum system performance.

• 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 used

with the windows closed.

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Checking the amount of air con-

ditioner refrigerant and compres-

sor lubricant

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NOTICE

• Replace the filter according to the

Maintenance Schedule.

Outside air

Recirculated

If the vehicle is being driven in severe

conditions such as dusty or rough

roads, more frequent air conditioner

filter inspections and changes are

required.

• When the air flow rate suddenly

decreases, the system should be

checked at an authorized Kia dealer.

When the amount of refrigerant is low,

the performance of the air conditioning is

reduced. Overfilling also has a negative

impact on the air conditioning system.

Therefore, if abnormal operation is

found, have the system inspected by an

authorized Kia dealer.

air

Blower

Climate control air filter

Heater core

Evaporator core

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NOTICE

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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.

Climate control air filter

(if equipped)

The climate control air filter installed

behind the glove box filters the dust or

other pollutants that come into the vehi-

cle 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 hap-

pens, inspect and replace the climate

control air filter. (Refer to “climate control

air filter” in section 7.)

WARNING

The air conditioning system should

be serviced by an authorized Kia

dealer. Improper service may cause

serious injury to the person per-

forming the service.

If you’re unsure about replacing proce-

dure, have it done by an authorized Kia

dealer.

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