air conditioning KIA FORTE 2023 Features and Functions Guide

36*IF EQUIPPEDFORTE FEATURES & FUNCTIONS GUIDE
Automatic Climate Control*
Driver or dual temperature control knob
Automatic climate control but ton
System OFF button
Front windshield defroster but tonRear windshield defroster but tonMode selection but tonRecirculated air but tonFan speed control but ton
FRONTREAR
A/C
OFF SYNC
AUTO
MODE
A
AUTO
ADS OFF
Cluster Ionizer
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PASSENGER
AIR BAG
Passenger temperature control knob
Sync temperature control mode but ton
Air conditioning ON/OFF but ton
Defrost Outside Windshield:
1 Set Temperature to hot
2
Press the Front Defrost button
Defog Inside Windshield:
1 Set Fan Speed to highest position
2 Set Temperature to highest position
3 Press the Front Defrost button
Air Flow Modes:
To select Air Flow Modes, press the mode selection buttons:
Auto Defogging System:
Auto Defogging is designed to reduce the fogging up of the inside of the windshield by automatically sensing the moisture of the inside of the windshield The system will automatically change to defrost mode when needed
Auto Defogging is set on by default To cancel Auto Defogging, press the Front Defrost button FRONT for three seconds, when the ignition is on (ADS OFF icon will illuminate) To turn Auto Defogging on again, press the
Front Defrost button FRONT for three seconds
Climate Control Auto Function:
1 Press AUTO to select Full Auto Operation – The Auto setting automatically controls the air flow modes, fan speeds, air intake and air conditioning according to the temperature setting selected
2 Set desired Temperature
3 Rotate Passenger Temperature knob to select Dual Temperature Control Operation
REMINDERS: •
Cold or warm ambient air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air but ton is not pressed ON (LED lit)
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Pressing any but ton during AUTO operation will deactivate the AUTO function and switch to manual mode, except for Temperature Control or SYNC Temperature Control
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Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidit y to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibilit y
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When in AUTO mode, Air Flow Mode and Fan Speed do not display on the Climate Control Display
Bi-LevelFloor/Defrost-LevelFace-LevelFloor-Level
Your Automatic Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
•Defrost Mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air Vent to help dehumidify the air and improve Defroster per formance
•During Auto Operation, the A /C indicator will NOT illuminate The fan speed, air intake, air flow and air conditioning may automatically be engaged at any time to reach desired temperature and reduce humidit y
•Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
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Refer to the inside front cover for more information on QR codes www youtube com/KiaFeatureVideos
Automatic Climate Control Operation Video
Auto Defogging System (ADS) Video
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37*IF EQUIPPEDALWAYS CHECK THE OWNER ’S MANUAL FOR COMPLETE OPER ATING INFORMATION AND SAFET Y WARNINGS
Temperature control knobMode Selectionknob
Air Intake Control but ton
Rear Window Defroster but tonAir Conditioning but ton*
Fan speed control knob
Manual Climate Control*
Defrost Outside Windshield:
1 S e t Fan Speed to the highest position
2 Set Temperature to hot
3
Press the Front Defrost button
Defrost Inside Windshield:
1 S e t Fan Speed to desired position
2 Set desired Temperature
3
Press the Front Defrost button
Your Manual Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations
Refer to section 4 in the Owner ’s Manual for more information
Air Flow Modes
To select Air Flow Modes, press the Mode selection buttons:
Face-Level
Bi-Level
Floor-Level
Floor/Defrost-Level
Defrost-Level
REARA/C
MAXA/C
REMINDERS: • Warm air may flow in through vents if Recirculated Air but ton is not pressed ON (LED lit)
•
Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidit y to increase inside the vehicle which may fog the glass and obscure visibilit y
•Defrost mode activates A /C and opens Fresh Air Vent to help dehumidify the air and improve Defroster per formance
•
Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
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MA X A /C mode automatically engages Recirculated Air
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