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The current outside temperature is
displayed in 1°C (1°F) increments.
The temperature range is between
-40°C ~ 60°C (- 40°F ~ 140°F).
The outside temperature on the
display may not change immedi-
ately like a general thermometer to
prevent the driver from being inat-
tentive.Air intake control
This is used to select the outside
(fresh) air position or recirculated air
position.
To change the air intake control posi-
tion, push the control button. Recirculated air position
With the recirculated airposition selected, air
from the passenger
compartment will be
drawn through the heat-
ing system and heated
or cooled according to
the function selected.
Outside (fresh) air position With the outside (fresh)air position selected, air
enters the vehicle from
outside and is heated or
cooled according to the
function selected.
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✽
✽NOTICE
Prolonged operation of the heater in
the recirculated air position (with-
out air conditioning selected) may
cause fogging of the windshield and
side windows and the air within the
passenger compartment may
become stale.
In addition, prolonged use of the air
conditioning with the recirculated
air position selected will result in
excessively dry air in the passenger
compartment.
Fan speed control
The fan speed can be set to the
desired speed by operating the fan
speed control button.
To change the fan speed, press ( )
the button for higher speed, or push
( ) the button for lower speed. To
turn the fan speed control off, press
the front blower OFF button.
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â– Type Aâ– Type BWARNING- Recirculated
air
Continuous 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.
WARNING- Reduced visi- bilty
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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Air conditioning
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.
OFF mode
Press the front blower OFF button to
turn off the front air climate control
system. However, you can still oper-
ate the mode and air intake buttons
as long as the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
Climate information screen selec-
tion (for Type B)
Press the climate information screen
selection button to display climate
information on the screen.
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1. Rear temperature control button
2. Rear AUTO button
3. Rear mode selection button4. Rear air conditioning OFF button
5. Rear fan speed control button
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Rear
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Rear climate control
(if equipped)
To turn on the rear climate control
system;
From the front seat
1. Set the rear climate control selec-
tion (REAR ON) button in the front
climate control panel to the ON
position.
2. Set the rear fan speed control but- ton in the front climate control
panel to the desired position.
3. Set the rear temperature control knob in the front climate control
panel to the desired position. (if
equipped)
From the rear seat
1. Set the rear climate control selec-tion (REAR ON) button in the front
climate control panel to the ON
position.
2. Set the rear climate control selec- tion(REAR LOCK) button in the
front climate control panel to the
OFF position.
3. Set the rear fan speed control but- ton on the rear climate control
panel to the desired position.
4. Set the rear temperature control button on the rear climate control
panel to the desired position.
5. Select the desired rear mode but- ton on the rear climate control
panel. (if equipped)
6. To turn off the rear air conditioning system press the off button in the
rear climate control panel.
Rear fan speed control
From front seat
Set the rear climate control selection
(REAR ON) button to the ON posi-
tion and press the rear fan speed
control button in the front climate
control panel to the desired position.
To change the fan speed, press
( ) the button for higher speed, or
press the ( ) the button for lower
speed. To turn the fan speed control
off, press the REAR ON button.
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From rear seat (if equipped)
Set the rear climate control selection
(REAR ON) button in the front cli-
mate control panel to the ON posi-
tion and set the rear climate control
selection(REAR LOCK) button in the
front climate control panel to the
OFF position and press the rear fan
speed control button on the rear con-
trol panel to the desired position.
To change the fan speed, press
( ) the button for higher speed, or
press the ( ) the button for lower
speed. To turn the fan speed control
off, press the rear blower OFF button.
Rear temperature control
From front seat
Set the rear climate control selection
(REAR ON) button to the ON posi-
tion and press the rear fan speed
control button in the front climate
control panel to the desired position.
To change the rear air temperature,
turn the knob to the right position for
warm and hot air or left position for
cooler air.From rear seat
Set the rear climate control selection
(REAR ON) button in the front cli-
mate control panel to the ON posi-
tion and set the rear climate control
selection(REAR LOCK) button in the
front climate control panel to the
OFF position and press the rear fan
speed control button on the rear con-
trol panel to the desired position.
To change the rear air temperature,
press the button ( ) for warmer air
or press the button ( ) for cooler air.
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Rear mode selection (if equipped)
Front climate control is :
Rear air blows from the upper
vents on the rear ceiling.
Front climate control is : Rear air blows from the upper
vents on the rear ceiling and the
lower vents on the right rear trim
together.
Front climate control is , : Rear air blows from the lower vents
on the right rear trim together. When the rear climate control selection
(REAR ON) button in the front climate
control panel is in the ON position and
set the rear climate control selection
(REAR LOCK) button in the front cli-
mate control panel to the OFF position
and the rear mode is selected by push-
ing the rear mode selection button on
the rear control panel as follows:
: Rear air blows from the upper
vents on the rear ceiling.
: Rear air blows from the upper vents on the rear ceil-
ing and the lower vents on
the right rear trim together.
: Rear air blows from the lower vents on the right rear trim.
Rear vents
The vent can be adjusted by rotating
the blade.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If all the vents are closed, it may
cause some noise. Always open 2
vents or more.
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System operation
Ventilation
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to theoutside (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
Heating
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to theoutside (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.
If the windshield fogs up, set the mode to the
orposition. Operation Tips
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 irritation has
passed to keep fresh air in the
vehicle. This will help keep the driv-
er 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 conditioning system, and adjust
the temperature control to desired
temperature.
Air conditioning (if equipped)
All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are
filled with R-134a refrigerant.
1. Start the engine. Press the air con- ditioning button.
2. Set the mode to the position.
3. Set the air intake control to the out- side air or recirculated air position.
4. Adjust the fan speed control and temperature 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.
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Air conditioning system operation tips
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 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
system operation characteristic.
Use the air conditioning system every month only for a few minutes
to ensure maximum system per-
formance. 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 sys-
tem operation characteristic.
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.
During cooling operation, you may occasionally notice a misty air flow
because of rapid cooling and
humid air intake. This is a normal
system operation characteristic.CAUTION- Excessive A/C
When using the air conditioningsystem, monitor the enginecoolant closely while driving uphills or in heavy traffic when out-side temperatures are high. Airconditioning system operationmay cause engine overheatingand potential engine damage.Continue to use the blower fanbut turn the air conditioning sys-tem off if the engine coolanttemperature gauge indicatesengine overheating.
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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
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.
✽ ✽NOTICE
• Replace the filter every 24,000 km
(15,000 miles) or once a year.
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.
Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is
low, the performance of the air con-
ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also
has a negative impact on the air con-
ditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
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Outside air
Recirculatedair
Climate control
air filter Blower
Evaporator
coreHeater core
WARNING
The oil and refrigerant in your
vehicle's air conditioning sys-
tem is under very high pres-
sure. If proper service proce-
dures are not followed an explo-
sion may result. To reduce the
risk of serious injury or death,
the air conditioning system in
your vehicle should only be
serviced by trained and certi-
fied technicians.
CAUTION
It is important that the correct
type and amount of oil andrefrigerant is used, otherwisedamage to the vehicle and injurymay occur. To prevent damage,the air conditioning system inyour vehicle should only beserviced by trained and certifiedtechnicians.