air condition KIA PICANTO 2011 Owner's Manual

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Features of your vehicle
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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 recirculated air positionindicator in the climate con-
trol display illuminates whenthe recirculated air positionis selected.
With the recirculated air posi- tion selected, air from the
passenger compartment will
be drawn through the heat-
ing system and heated orcooled according to the func-tion selected.
Outside (fresh) air position The outside (fresh) air posi-tion indicator in the climate
control display illuminateswhen the outside (fresh) airposition is selected.
With the outside (fresh) air position selected, air enters
the vehicle from outside andis heated or cooled accord-
ing to the function selected.
✽✽ NOTICE
Prolonged operation of the heater in the
recirculated air position (without air
conditioning selected) may cause fog-
ging of the windshield and side windows
and the air within the passenger com-
partment may become stale.
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.
WARNING
Continue using the c limate con-
trol system in the recirculated air
position may allow humidity to
increase inside the vehicle which
may fog the glass and obscure vis-
ibility.
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.
Continue using the c limate con-
trol system in the reciruclated air
position can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness, and loss of vehicle
control. Set the air intake control tothe outside (fresh) air position as
much as possible while driving.OSA040113
Recirculated air position
Outside (fresh) air position

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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. D240206ASA
Air conditioning
Push the A/C button to turn the air condi- tioning system on.
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 inthe ON position.
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D250000AEN For maximum defrosting, set the tem-
perature control to the extreme
right/hot position and the fan speedcontrol to the highest speed.
If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting or defogging, set the modeto the floor-defrost position.
Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the windshield, rear window, out-
side rear view mirrors, and all side win-
dows.
Clear all snow and ice from the hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to improveheater and defroster efficiency and to
reduce the probability of fogging up theinside of the windshield. Manual climate control system D250101ASA
To defog inside windshield
1. Select any fan speed except “0”.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select
the or position.
4. Turn on the air-conditioning system.
5. Select the outside (fresh) air mode.
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
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WARNING - Windshield
heating
Do not use the or position during cooling operation in
extremely humid weather. The dif-
ference between the temperature ofthe 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
the lower speed.

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To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the “3” or “4” posi-
tion.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot position.
3. Select the position.
4. Turn on the air-conditioning system.
5. Select the outside (fresh) air mode. Automatic climate control system D250201ASATo defog inside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the desired posi-
tion.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the or position.
4. The air conditioning will be turned on according to the detected ambient tem-
perature and outside (fresh) air posi-
tion will be selected automatically.
If the air conditioning and outside (fresh)air position are not selected automatical-
ly, adjust the corresponding button man-
ually. If the position is selected,
lower fan speed is automatically con-
trolled to a more higher fan speed. D250202AUN
To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highest
(extreme right) position.
2. Set the 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 controlled to higher fan speed.
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Defogging logic
To reduce the possibility of fogging up
the inside of the windshield, the air intakeor air conditioning are controlled auto-
matically according to certain conditions
such as or position. To cancel or
return the defogging logic, do the follow-ing.D250302AUN
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 resets to the defog logic
status.
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Clothes hanger (if equipped)D281000ASA
Luggage net (if equipped)
To keep items from shifting in the lug-
gage room, you can use the two hookslocated in the luggage room to attach thecargo net.
CAUTION
Use the power outlet only when
the engine is running and remove
the accessory plug after use.Using the accessory plug for pro-longed periods of time with the engine off could cause battery
discharge.
Only use 12V electric accessories which are less than 10A in elec-tric capacity.
Adjust the air-conditioner or heater to the lowest operatinglevel when using the power out-let.
Close the cover when not in use. Some electronic devices can cause electronic interference
when plugged into a vehicle’s power outlet. These devices maycause excessive audio static andmalfunctions in other electronic
systems or devices used in your vehicle.
CAUTION
Do not hang heavy clothes, since
those may damage the hook.
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Type A
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NOTICE
 To assure proper operation of the unit, keep the vehicle interior temperature
within a normal range by using the
vehicle's air conditioning or heating
system.
 When replacing the fuse, replace it with a fuse having the correct capaci-
ty.
 All stored bookmarks are erased
when the car battery is disconnected
or power to the vehicle is lost. If this
occurs, the bookmarks will have to be
reset.
 This equipment is designed to be used only in a 12 volt DC battery system
with negative ground.
 This unit is made of precision parts.
Do not attempt to disassemble or
adjust any parts.
 Do not expose this equipment (includ- ing the speakers and CD) to water or
excessive moisture.(Continued)
Avoid using recorded compact discs in your audio unit. Originalcompact discs are recommendedfor best results.CAUTION
Do not insert warped or poor quality discs into the CD player
as damage to the unit may occur.
Do not insert anything such as coins into the player slot as dam-age to the unit may occur.
Do not place beverages close to the audio system. It may damagethe playback mechanism if youspill them.
Do not strike or allow anything to impact the audio system, damage
to the system mechanisms couldoccur.
Off-road or rough surface driving may cause the compact disc toskip. Do not use the compact
disc when driving in such condi-tions as damage to the compactdisc face could occur.
Do not attempt to grab or pull the compact disc out while the disc isbeing pulled into the audio unitby self-loading mechanism.
Damage to the audio unit andcompact disc could occur.
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WARNING
When driving your vehicle, be sure
to keep the volume of the unit set
low enough to allow you to hear
sounds coming from the outside.

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NOTICE
 To assure proper operation of the unit, keep the vehicle interior temperature
within a normal range by using the
vehicle's air conditioning or heating
system.
 When replacing the fuse, replace it with a fuse having the correct capaci-
ty.
 The preset station frequencies are all
erased when the car battery is discon-
nected. Therefore, all data will have to
be set again if this should occur.
 Do not add any oil to the rotating
parts. Keep magnets, screwdrivers
and other metallic objects away from
the tape mechanism and head.
 This equipment is designed to be used
only in a 12 volt DC battery system
with negative ground.
 This unit is made of precision parts. Do not attempt to disassemble or
adjust any parts.
 Do not expose this equipment (includ-
ing the speakers and tape) to water or
excessive moisture.(Continued)
Avoid using recorded compact discs in your audio unit. Originalcompact discs are recommendedfor best results.CAUTION
Do not insert warped or poor quality discs into the CD player
as damage to the unit may occur.
Do not insert anything like coins into the player slot as damage tothe unit may occur.
Do not place beverages close to the audio system. It may damagethe playback mechanism if youspill them.
Do not strike or allow anything to impact the audio system, damage
to the system mechanisms couldoccur.
Off-road or rough surface driving may cause the compact disc toskip. Do not use the compact
disc when driving in such condi-tions as damage to the compactdisc face could occur.
Do not attempt to grab or pull the compact disc out while the disc isbeing pulled into the audio unitby self-loading mechanism.
Damage to the audio unit andcompact disc could occur.
(Continued)
WARNING
When driving your vehicle, be sure
to keep the volume of the unit set
low enough to allow you to hear
sounds coming from the outside.

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Features of your vehicle
✽✽NOTICE
 To assure proper operation of the unit, keep the vehicle interior temperature
within a normal range by using the
vehicle's air conditioning or heating
system.
 When replacing the fuse, replace it with a fuse having the correct capaci-
ty.
 All stored bookmarks are erased
when the car battery is disconnected
or power to the vehicle is lost. If this
occurs, the bookmarks will have to be
reset.
 This equipment is designed to be used only in a 12 volt DC battery system
with negative ground.
 This unit is made of precision parts.
Do not attempt to disassemble or
adjust any parts.
 Do not expose this equipment (includ- ing the speakers and CD) to water or
excessive moisture.(Continued)
Avoid using recorded compact discs in your audio unit. Originalcompact discs are recommendedfor best results.CAUTION
Do not insert warped or poor quality discs into the CD player
as damage to the unit may occur.
Do not insert anything like coins into the player slot as damage tothe unit may occur.
Do not place beverages close to the audio system. It may damagethe playback mechanism if youspill them.
Do not strike or allow anything to impact the audio system, damage
to the system mechanisms couldoccur.
Off-road or rough surface driving may cause the compact disc toskip. Do not use the compact
disc when driving in such condi- tions as damage to the compactdisc face could occur.
Do not attempt to grab or pull the compact disc out while the disc isbeing pulled into the audio unitby the self-loading mechanism.Damage to the audio unit and
compact disc could occur.
(Continued)
WARNING
When driving your vehicle, be sure
to keep the volume of the unit set
low enough to allow you to hear
sounds coming from the outside.

Driving your vehicle
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Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where you
drive and when you drive.
Each of these factors affects how many
kilometers (miles) you can get from a liter
(gallon) of fuel. To operate your vehicle
as economically as possible, use the fol-
lowing driving suggestions to help save
money in both fuel and repairs:
Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moder-
ate rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts or full-throttle shifts and maintain a
steady cruising speed. Don't race
between stoplights. Try to adjust your
speed to the traffic so you don't have to
change speeds unnecessarily. Avoid
heavy traffic whenever possible.
Always maintain a safe distance from
other vehicles so you can avoid unnec-
essary braking. This also reduces
brake wear.
Drive at a moderate speed. The faster you drive, the more fuel your car uses.
Driving at a moderate speed, especial-
ly on the highway, is one of the most
effective ways to reduce fuel consump-tion. Don't "ride" the brake pedal. This can
increase fuel consumption and also
increase wear on these components.
In addition, driving with your foot rest-
ing on the brake pedal may cause the
brakes to overheat, which reduces
their effectiveness and may lead to
more serious consequences.
Take care of your tires. Keep them inflated to the recommended pressure.
Incorrect inflation, either too much or
too little, results in unnecessary tire
wear. Check the tire pressures at leastonce a month.
Be sure that the wheels are aligned correctly. Improper alignment can
result from hitting curbs or driving too
fast over irregular surfaces. Poor align-
ment causes faster tire wear and may
also result in other problems as well as
greater fuel consumption. Keep your car in good condition. For
better fuel economy and reduced
maintenance costs, maintain your carin accordance with the maintenance
schedule in section 7. If you drive your
car in severe conditions, more frequentmaintenance is required (see section 7
for details).
Keep your car clean. For maximum service, your vehicle should be kept
clean and free of corrosive materials. It
is especially important that mud, dirt,
ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate
on the underside of the car. This extra
weight can result in increased fuel con-
sumption and also contribute to corro-sion.
Travel lightly. Don't carry unnecessary weight in your car. Weight reduces fuel
economy.
Don't let the engine idle longer than necessary. If you are waiting (and not
in traffic), turn off your engine and
restart only when you're ready to go.
ECONOMICAL OPERATION