KIA Magnetis 2010 3.G Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: KIA, Model Year: 2010, Model line: Magnetis, Model: KIA Magnetis 2010 3.GPages: 336, PDF Size: 6.46 MB
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Defrost-level (A, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
windshield with a small amount of air
directed to the side window defrosters.Instrument panel vents
The outlet port can be opened or closed
separately using the horizontal thumb-
wheel. To close the vent, rotate it to the
far left position. To open the vent, rotate it
right to the desired position.
Also, you can adjust the direction of air
delivered from these vents using the vent
control lever as shown.D240202AMG
Temperature control
The temperature will increase to the
maximum (HI) by turning the knob all the
way to the right.
The temperature will decrease to the
minimum (Lo) by turning the knob all the
way to the left.
When turning the knob, the temperature
will increase or decrease by increments
of 0.5°C/1°F. When set to the lowest tem-
perature setting, the air conditioning will
operate continuously.
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Temperature conversion
If the battery has been discharged or dis-
connected, the temperature mode dis-
play will reset to Centigrade.
This is normal condition. You can switch
the temperature mode between
Centigrade to Fahrenheit as follows;
While depressing the AUTO button,
depress the OFF button for 3 seconds or
more. The display will change from
Centigrade to Fahrenheit, or from
Fahrenheit to Centigrade.
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Air intake control
This is used to select outside (fresh) air
position or recirculated air position.
To change the air intake control position,
push the control button. Recirculated air position
The indicator light on the but-
ton illuminates when the
recirculated air position is
selected.
With the recirculated air posi- tion selected, air from pas-
senger compartment will be
drawn through the heating
system and heated or cooled
according to the function
selected.
Outside (fresh) air position The indicator light on the but-
ton illuminates when the out-
side (fresh) air position is
selected.
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
It should be noted that prolonged oper-
ation of the heating in recirculated air
position will cause fogging of the wind-
shield and side windows and the air
within the passenger compartment will
become stale.
In addition, prolonged use of the air
conditioning with the recirculated air
position selected, will result in excessive-
ly dry air in the passenger compart-
ment.
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Fan speed control
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.
WARNING
Continued use of the climate con-
trol system operation in the recir-
culated air position may allow
humidity 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 serious harm or death
due to a drop in the oxygen level
and/or body temperature.
Continued use of the climate con- trol system operation in the reciru-
clated 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.
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Air conditioning
Push the A/C button to turn the air condi-
tioning system on (indicator light will illu-
minate).
Push the button again to turn the air con-
ditioning system off.
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OFF mode
Push the OFF button to turn off the air cli-
mate control system. However you can
still operate the mode and air intake but-
tons as long as the ignition switch is in
the position ON.
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WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
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For maximum defrosting, set the temper-ature control to the extreme right/hot posi-
tion and the fan speed control to the high-
est speed.
If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting or defogging, set the mode to
the floor-defrost position.
Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the windshield, rear window, outside rear
view mirrors, and all side windows.
Clear all snow and ice from the hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to improve heater
and defroster efficiency and to reduce the
probability of fogging up inside of the
windshield.
Manual climate control system
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To defog inside windshield
1. Select any fan speed except “0” posi- tion.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the or position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air condi- tioning will be selected automatically.
If the air-conditioning and outside (fresh)
air position are not selected automatical-
ly, press the corresponding button manu-
ally.
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To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highest (extreme right) position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot position.
3. Select the position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air condi- tioning will be selected automatically.
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WARNING - Windshieldheating
Do not use the or position
during cooling operation in
extremely humid weather. The dif-
ference between the temperature of
the outside air and that of the wind-
shield could cause the outer sur-
face of the windshield to fog up,
causing loss of visibility. In this
case, set the mode selection knob
or button to the position and
fan speed control knob or button to
a lower speed.
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Automatic climate control system
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To defog inside windshield
1. Select desired fan speed.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defrost button ( ).
4. The air-conditioning will be turned on
according to the detected ambient
temperature, outside (fresh) air posi-
tion and higher fan speed will be
selected automatically.
If the air-conditioning, outside (fresh) air
position and higher fan speed are not
selected automatically, adjust the corre-
sponding button or knob manually.
If the position is selected, lower fan
speed is switched to higher fan speed.
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To defrost outside windshield
1. Set fan speed to the highest position.
2. Set temperature to the extreme hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defrost button ( ).
4. The air-conditioning will be turned on according to the detected ambient
temperature and outside (fresh) air
position will be selected automatically.
If the position is selected, lower fan
speed is switched to higher fan speed.
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Defogging logic
To reduce the probability of fogging up
the inside of the windshield, the air intake
or air conditioning are controlled auto-
matically according to certain conditions
such as or position. To cancel or
return the defogging logic, do the follow-
ings.
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Manual climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-tion.
2. Turn the fan speed control knob to the “OFF” position.
3. Turn the mode selection knob to the defrost position ( ).
4. Push the air intake control button ( ) at least 5 times within 3 sec-
onds.
The indicator light in the air intake control
button will blink 3 times with 0.5 second
of interval. It indicates that the defogging
logic is canceled or returned to the pro-
grammed status.
If the battery has been discharged or discon-
nected, it is reset to the default defog logic
status.
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Automatic climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion.
2. Select the defrost position pressing defrost button ( ).
3. While holding the air conditioning but- ton (A/C) pressed, press the air intake
control button ( ) at least 5 times
within 3 seconds.
The A/C display blinks 3 times with 0.5
second of interval. It indicates that the
defogging logic is canceled or returned to
the programmed status.
If the battery has been discharged or dis-
connected, it is reset to the
defaultdefog
logic status.
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These compartments can be used to
store small items required by the driver
or passengers.
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Center console storage
These compartments can be used to
store small items required by the driver
or front passenger.
To open the center console storage, pull
up on the lever.
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Glove box
The glove box can be locked and
unlocked with a key (1) (if equipped).
To open the glove box, pull the handle (2)
and the glove box will automatically open
(3). Close the glove box after use.
STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury in an
accident or sudden stop, always
keep the glove box door closed
while driving.
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WARNING- Flammable
materials
Do not store cigarette lighters,
propane cylinders, or other flamma-
ble/explosive materials in the vehi-
cle. These items may catch fire
and/or explode if the vehicle is
exposed to hot temperatures for
extended periods.
CAUTION
To avoid possible theft, do not
leave valuables in the storagecompartments.
Always keep the storage com- partment covers closed whiledriving. Do not attempt to place so many items in the storagecompartment that the storagecompartment cover cannot closesecurely.
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Sunglass holder
To open the sunglass holder, press the
cover and the holder will slowly open.
Place your sunglasses in the compart-
ment door with the lenses facing out.
Push to close.
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Multi box
To open the cover, push the button. It can
be used for storing small items.
WARNING
Do not keep objects except sun-glasses inside the sunglass hold-
er. Such objects can be thrown
from the holder in the event of a
sudden stop or an accident, pos-
sibly injuring the passengers in
the vehicle.
Do not open the sunglass holder while the vehicle is moving. The
rear view mirror of the vehicle
can be blocked by an open sun-
glass holder.
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Cigarette lighter
For the cigarette lighter to work, the igni-
tion switch must be in the ACC position
or the ON position.
To open the cover, press the cover and it
will slowly open.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the
way into its socket. When the element
has heated, the lighter will pop out to the
“ready” position.
If it is necessary to replace the cigarette
lighter, use only a genuine KIA replace-
ment or its approved equivalent.
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Ashtray
To open the cover, push the cover and it
will slowly open. To clean the ashtray, the
plastic receptacle should be removed by
lifting the plastic ash receptacle upward
and pulling it out.
INTERIOR FEATURES
CAUTION
Only a genuine KIA lighter should
be used in the cigarette lightersocket. The use of plug-in acces-sories (shavers, hand-held vacu-ums, and coffee pots, etc.) may damage the socket or cause electri-cal failure.
WARNING
Do not hold the lighter in after it is already heated because it will
overheat.
If the lighter does not pop out within 30 seconds, remove it to
prevent overheating.
WARNING - Ashtray use
Do not use the vehicle’s ashtraysas waste receptacles.
Putting lit cigarettes or matches in an ashtray with other com-
bustible materials may cause a
fire.
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