KIA CERATO 2004 Owners Manual

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Fan speed control knob
The fan speed can be set to the
desired speed by turning the fan
speed control knob.
The higher the fan speed is, the
more air is delivered.
Pressing the OFF button turns off the
fan.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.
Recirculated air position
The indicator light on the
button is illuminated whenthe recirculated air posi-tion is selected. With the recirculated air position selected, air from
passenger compartment
will be drawn through theheating system and heat-ed or cooled according tothe function selected.
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Outside (fresh) air position
The indicator light on the
button is not illuminatedwhen the outside (fresh)air position is selected. With the outside (fresh) air position selected, air
enters the vehicle fromoutside and is heated orcooled according to thefunction selected.
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NOTICE
It should be noted that prolonged
operation of the heating in recircu-
lated air position will cause foggingof the windshield and side windows
and the air within the passengercompartment will become stale.
In addition, prolonged use of the air
conditioning with the “recirculated
air position” selected, will result in
excessively dry air in the passengercompartment. WARNING
Continued climate control system operation in the recir-
culated air position may allowhumidity to increase inside
vehicle which may fog the
glass and obscure visibility.
Do not sleep in a vehicle with air conditioning or heating
system on. It may cause seri-ous harm or death due to a
drop in the oxygen level
and/or body temperature.
Continued climate control system operation in the
reciruclated air position can
cause drowsiness or sleepi-
ness, and loss of vehicle con-
trol. Set the air intake controlto the outside (fresh) air posi-
tion as much as possiblewhile driving.

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Air quality control system (if equipped)
The air inflow from outside vehicle can be automatically controlled.
Press the button to activate the airquality control system.
When using AQS mode, AQS(Air Quality Control System) automatical-ly senses outdoor air pollutants and
minimizes them from entering the
vehicle, however, unpleasant or foul
odors that might be present may still
be noticeable within the vehicle.To deactivate the system;
press the button again.
press the air intake button.
press the AUTO button.
set the mode to the ( ) or ( )
position (when the defogging logic
is activated).
set the temperature control to 17°C/62°F or 32°C/90°F position
while automatic operation (the indi-
cator light in the AUTO button isilluminate).
Press the OFF button.
CAUTION
Prolonged driving with the “Air Quality Control System”ON will cause fogging insidethe vehicle.
To defrost inside the vehicle, press the button or set theair intake button to the outside position.
The air quality control sensor is located at the side of radia-tor, be careful to avoid damag-ing the sensor.
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Mode selection button
The mode selection button controls
the direction of the air flow through
the ventilation system.
The air flow outlet port is converted
as follows:
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Face position
Air flow is directed towardthe upper body and face.
Additionally, each outlet can be controlled to direct the air discharged from the
outlet. (outlet port: , )
Face - floor position
Air flow is directed towards the face and the floor. The
air to the floor is warmer
than the air to the face
(except when the temper-ature control is set to the
extreme cold position).
(outlet port: , , , )
Floor position
Most of the air flow is directed to the floor, with a small amount of the airbeing directed to the wind-
shield and side window
defroster.
(outlet port:
, , , , )
Floor - defrost position
Most of the air flow isdirected to the floor and the windshield with a smallamount directed to the
side window defrosters.
(outlet port:
, , , , ) Defrost button
Most of the air flow is directed to thewindshield with a small amount of
air directed to the side window
defrosters. (outlet port: , , )
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Instrument panel vents
If air flow control is not satisfactory,
check the instrument panel vents.
The outlet port ( , ) can be opened
or closed separately using the verti-
cal thumbwheel. To close the vent,
rotate it upward to the maximum
position. To open the vent, rotate it
downward.
Also, you can adjust the direction of
air delivery from these vents using
vertical or horizontal thumbwheels
as shown. Air conditioning button
Push the A/C button to turn the air conditioning system on (indicatorlight will illuminate).
Push the button again to turn the air
conditioning system off.
OFF button
Push the OFF button to turn off the
air climate control system. However
you can still operate the mode and
air intake buttons as long as the igni-
tion switch is ON.
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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 on.
If cool air is desired at face level for bi-level operation, set the mode tothe position.
If the windshield fogs up, set the mode to the , position.
Air conditioning
All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are
filled with environmentally friendly
R-134a refrigerant which is not dam-
aging to the ozone layer.
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 outside air or recirculated air posi- tion.
4. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
5. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
6. Adjust the fan speed control and temperature control to maintain
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level for bi-level operation, set the
mode to the position and
adjust the temperature control to
maintain maximum comfort.
maximum cooling is desired, set the temperature con-
trol to the minimum 17°C/62°F
and set the air intake to the recir-culated air position, then set the
fan speed control to the highestspeed.✽✽NOTICE
When using the air conditioning sys-
tem, monitor the temperature gauge
closely while driving up hills or inheavy traffic when outside tempera-
tures are high. Air conditioning sys-tem operation may cause engineoverheating. Continue to use the
blower fan but turn the air condi-
tioning system off if the temperaturegauge indicates engine overheating. Air conditioning system oper- ation 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 windows on rainy humid days,decrease the humidity inside the
vehicle by operating the air condi-tioning system.
During air conditioning system operation, you may occasionallynotice a slight change in enginespeed at idle as the air condition-
ing compressor cycles on. This is
a normal system operation charac-
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Use the air conditioning systemevery month if only for a few min-
utes to ensure maximum system
performance.
When using the air conditioning system, you may notice clear water
dripping (or even pudding) on the
ground under the passenger side
of the vehicle. This is a normal sys-
tem operation characteristics.
The air conditioning system includes a function that automati-
cally turns the air conditioningcompressor off if engine coolant
temperature approaches an over
heating level. The air conditioning
compressor operation will resume
once engine coolant temperature
returns to the normal range. Also,the air conditioning compressor is
automatically turned off for a few
seconds when the accelerator isfully depressed (wide open throt-tle). When operating the air condition-
ing system use the outside (fresh)air position.
Operating the air conditioning sys- tem in the recirculated air position
does provide maximum cooling,
however, continual operation in this
mode may cause the air inside the
vehicle to become stale. Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant andcompressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is
low, the performance of the air con-
ditioning is reduced. Overfilling alsohas a bad influence on the air condi-tioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by
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NOTICE
When the performance of the air
conditioning system is reduced it is
important that the correct type and
amount of oil and refrigerant isused. Otherwise, damage to the
compressor and abnormal system
operation may occur.
Item Type Amount
Refrigerant R-134a 475 ~ 525 g (17~18 oz.)
Compressor lubricant PAG (ND-OIL8) 120 ~ 135 cc (7.3~8.2 in 3
)
CAUTION
The air conditioning system
should be serviced by anauthorized Kia dealer. Improperservice may cause serious injury.
Air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricant
The system complies with SAE J-639.