air conditioning KIA SPECTRA5 2007 Owners Manual

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✽NOTICE• To assure proper operation of the
unit, keep the vehicle interior tem-
perature 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
capacity.
• All stored bookmarks are all erased when the car battery is dis-
connected or power to the vehicle
is lost. If this occurs, the book-
marks 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 disassem-
ble or adjust any parts.
• 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 out-
side.
• Do not expose this equipment (including the speakers and CD)
to water or excessive moisture.
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CAUTION
 Do not insert warped or poor
quality discs into the CD play-er as damage to the unit mayoccur.
 Do not insert anything like coins into the player slot asdamage to the unit may occur.
 Do not place beverages close to the audio system. The play-back mechanism may be dam-aged if you spill them.
 Do not strike or allow anything to impact the audio system,damage to the system mecha-nisms could occur.
 Off-road or rough surface driving may cause the com-pact disc to skip. Do not usethe compact disc when driv-ing in such conditions asdamage to the compact discface could occur.
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(Continued) Do not attempt to grab or pull the compact disc out while thedisc is being pulled into theaudio unit by the self-loadingmechanism. Damage to theaudio unit and compact disccould occur.
 Avoid using recorded com- pact discs in your audio unit.Original compact discs arerecommended for bestresults.
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 tem-
perature 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
capacity.
• All stored bookmarks are all erased when the car battery is dis-
connected or power to the vehicle
is lost. If this occurs, the book-
marks 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 disassem-
ble or adjust any parts.
• Do not expose this equipment (including the speakers and tape)
to water or excessive moisture.
CAUTION
 Do not insert warped or poor
quality discs into the CD play-er as damage to the unit mayoccur.
 Do not insert anything like coins into the player slot asdamage to the unit may occur.
 Do not place beverages close to the audio system. The play-back mechanism may be dam-aged if you spill them.
 Do not strike or allow anything to impact the audio system,damage to the system mecha-nisms could occur.
 Off-road or rough surface driving may cause the com-pact disc to skip. Do not usethe compact disc when driv-ing in such conditions asdamage to the compact discface could occur.
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(Continued) Do not attempt to grab or pull the compact disc out while thedisc is being pulled into theaudio unit by the self-loadingmechanism. Damage to theaudio unit and compact disccould occur.
 Avoid using recorded com- pact discs in your audio unit.Original compact discs arerecommended for bestresults.
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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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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1. Fan speed control knob
2. Mode selection knob
3. Temperature control knob4. Rear window defroster button
5. Air intake control button
6. Air conditioning button (if equipped)
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MAX/ A/C position
When you select the MAX
A/C mode while the fan
speed is on, the follwing
system settings will be
made automatically;
 the air conditioning sys-tem will be turned on.
 the recirculated air posi- tion will be selected.
 the face mode will be selected.
If you select MAX A/C mode, you will not be able
to cancel the A/C system
operation, or change the
recirculated air mode posi-
tion.
Set the fan speed control knob to desired speed and
rotate the temperature
control knob to the
extreme left position for
maximum cooling.
(outlet port: B, D)
MAX
A/C
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NOTICEProlonged use of the air condition-
ing with the “recirculated air posi-
tion” selected, will result in exces-
sively dry air in the passenger com-
partment.
Air conditioning button
(if equipped) Push the A/C button to turn the air
conditioning system on (indicator
light will illuminate). Push the button
again to turn the air conditioning sys-
tem off.
WARNING
- Reciruclated
air
 Continued climate control
system operation in the recir-
culated air position may allow
humidity to increase inside
vehicle which may fog the
glass and obscure visibility.
 Continued climate control
system operation in the
reciruclated air position can
slightly reduce xygen levels
which can lead to cause
drowsiness or sleepiness, and
loss of vehicle control. Set the
air intake control to the out-
side (fresh) air position as
much as possible while driv-
ing.
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System OperationVentilation1. 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.
Heating1. 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 cool air is desired at face level for
bi-level operation, set the mode to
the position.
 If the windshield fogs up, set the
mode to the
,position.
Air conditioning (if equipped) 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 knob 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
maximum comfort.
 If warmer air is desired at floor
level for bi-level operation, set the
mode to the position and
adjust the temperature control to
maintain maximum comfort.

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 When maximum cooling is desired,
set the temperature control to the
extreme left position and set the air
intake control to the recirculated air
position, then set the fan speed
control to the highest speed.✽ ✽
NOTICE• When using the air conditioning
system, monitor the temperature
gauge closely while driving up
hills or in heavy traffic when out-
side temperatures are high. Air
conditioning system operation
may cause engine overheating.
Continue to use the blower fan but
turn the air conditioning system
off if the temperature gauge indi-
cates engine overheating.
• With opening the windows in humid weather air conditioning
may cause to make water drops.
Be careful because excessive water
drop may cause to damage electri-
cal equipment. In this case, close
the windows and turn on the air
conditioning system.
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 occasionally
notice a slight change in engine
speed at idle as the air condition-
ing compressor cycles on. This is
a normal system operation charac-
teristics.
 Use the air conditioning system
every 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 puddling) 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 conditioning
compressor 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 is
fully 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.

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Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricantWhen the amount of refrigerant is
low, the performance of the air con-
ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also
has a bad influence on the air condi-
tioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
Air conditioner refrigerant andcompressor lubricant
WARNING -
AC sevice
The air conditioning system
should be serviced by an
authorized Kia dealer. Improper
service may cause serious
injury to the person performing
the service.
CAUTION
When the performance of the air conditioning system is reducedit is important that the correcttype and amount of oil andrefrigerant is used. Otherwise,damage to the compressor andabnormal system operationmay occur.

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To defog inside windshield 1. Select any fan speed.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the or position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air con-
ditioning will be selected.
If the air-conditioning and outside
(fresh) air position are not selected
automatically, press the correspon-
ding button manually.
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 con- ditioning will be selected.
If the air-conditioning and outside
(fresh) air position are not selected
automatically, press the correspon-
ding button manually. 
For maximum defrosting, set the
temperature control to the extreme
right/hot position and the fan speed
control to the highest speed.
 If warm air to the floor is desired
while defrosting or defogging, set
the mode to the floor- defrost posi-
tion.
 Before driving, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield, rear win-
dow, outside rear view mirrors, and
all side windows.
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
CAUTION -
Windshield
heating
Do not use or position
during cooling operation inextremely humid weather. Thedifference between the tempera-ture of the outside air and thatof the windshield could causethe outer surface of the wind-shield to fog up, causing loss ofvisibility. In this case, set themode selection knob to the position and fan speed controlknob to the lower speed.
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NORMAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (CONT.)R : ReplaceI : Inspect and, after inspection, clean, adjust, repair or replace if neces\
sary
DESCRIPTION
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GENERAL ITEMS
EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER
SUSPENSION MOUNTING BOLTS
STEERING GEAR BOX, LINKAGE & BOOTS
/LOWER ARM BALL JOINT, UPPER ARM BALL
JOINT
POWER STEERING PUMP, BELT AND HOSES
DRIVE SHAFTS AND BOOTS
AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
(FOR EVAPORATOR AND BLOWER UNIT) MILES X 1000
KILOMETERS X 1000
MONTHS
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