KIA Sportage 2005 JE_ / 2.G Owner's Manual

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Automatic operationThe automatic climate control sys-
tem is controlled by simply setting
the desired temperature.
The Full Automatic Temperature
Control (FATC) system automatically
controls the heating and cooling sys-
tem as follows;
1. Push the AUTO button. It is indi-
cated by AUTO on the display. The
modes, fan speeds, air intake and
air-conditioning will be controlled
automatically by temperature set-
ting.2. Turn the TEMP knob to set the
desired temperature.
If the temperature is set to the
lowest setting Lo (17°C/62°F), the
air conditioning system will oper-
ate continuously.
3. To turn the automatic operation
off, press any button except tem-
perature control knob and AQS
button. If you press the mode
selection button, air-conditioning
button, defrost button, air intake
control button or fan speed knob,
the selected function will be con-
trolled manually while other func-
tions operate automatically.
Regardless of the temperature set-
ting, when using automatic opera-
tion, the air conditioning system will
automatically turn on to decrease the
humidity inside the vehicle, even if
the temperature is set to warm.
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NOTICENever place anything over the sen-
sor located on the instrument panel
to ensure better control of the heat-
ing and cooling system.
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Manual operation The heating and cooling system can
be controlled manually as well by
pushing buttons other than the AUTO
button. In this case, the system
works sequentially according to the
order of buttons selected.
When pressing any button except
AUTO button while automatic opera-
tion, the functions of the buttons not
selected will be controlled automati-
cally.
Press the AUTO button in order to
convert to full automatic control of
the system.
Temperature control knobThe temperature will increase to the
maximum HI (32°C/90°F) by turning
the knob to the right extremely.
The temperature will decrease to the
minimum Lo (17°C/62°F) by turning
the knob to the left extremely.
When turning the knob, the tempera-
ture will increase or decrease by
0.5°C/1°F. When set to the lowest tem-
perature setting, the air conditioning
will operate continuously.
Temperature conversionIf the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, the temperature mode
will reset to display in Fahrenheit
degrees.
This is a normal system operation
and you can switch the temperature
switch to display Fahrenheit to
Centigrade as follows:
While depressing the AUTO button,
depress the OFF button for 3 sec-
onds or more. The display will
change from Centigrade to
Fahrenheit, or from Fahrenheit to
Centigrade.
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Fan speed control knobThe 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 when
the recirculated air posi-
tion is selected.
With the recirculated air
position selected, air from
passenger compartment
will be drawn through the
heating system and heat-
ed or cooled according to
the function selected.
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Outside (fresh) air position
The indicator light on the
button is not illuminated
when the outside (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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NOTICEIt should be noted that prolonged
operation of the heating in recircu-
lated air position will cause fogging
of the windshield 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
excessively dry air in the passenger
compartment.
WARNING
 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.
 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 control
to the outside (fresh) air posi-
tion as much as possible
while 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 air
quality 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 the
lowest setting (Lo) or the highest
setting (HI) position while the sys-
tem is in automatic operation (indi-
cator light in the AUTO button is
illuminated).
 press the OFF button.
CAUTION
 Prolonged driving with the
“Air Quality Control System”
ON will cause fogging inside
the vehicle.
 To defrost inside the vehicle,
press the button or set the
air intake button to the outside
position.
 The air quality control sensor
is located at the front 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 toward
the 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 air
being directed to the wind-
shield and side window
defroster.
(outlet port:
, ,
, , )
Floor - defrost position
Most of the air flow is
directed to the floor and
the windshield with a small
amount directed to the
side window defrosters.
(outlet port:
, , , ,
)
Defrost button Most of the air flow is directed to the
windshield with a small amount of air
directed to the side window
defrosters. (outlet port: , , )
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Instrument panel ventsIf air flow control is not satisfactory,
check the instrument panel vents.
The outlet port ( , ) can be opened
or closed separately using the hori-
zontal thumbwheel. To close the
vent, rotate it left to the maximum
position. To open the vent, rotate it
right to the desired position.
Also, you can adjust the direction of
air delivery from these vents using
the vent control lever as shown.
Air conditioning button 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 system off.
OFF buttonPush 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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Outside tempmeter The current outer temperature is dis-
played in 1°C (2°F) where the tem-
perature range is between -40°C ~
60°C (-40°F~140°F).
Press and hold the OFF and AUTO
buttons simultaneously for about 3~5
seconds to change the display from
Celsius to Fahrenheit. Repeat the
procedure to switch the outside tem-
perature display back to the previous
state.
System operationVentilation1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the
outside (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 the
outside (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 to
the position.
 If the windshield fogs up, set the
mode to the
, position.
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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
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.
 When maximum cooling is
desired, set the temperature con-
trol to the minimum Lo (17°C/62°F)
and set the air intake to the recir-
culated air position, then set the
fan speed control to the highest
speed.
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NOTICEWhen using the air conditioning sys-
tem, monitor the temperature gauge
closely while driving up hills or in
heavy traffic when outside tempera-
tures are high. Air conditioning sys-
tem operation may cause engine
overheating. Continue to use the
blower fan but turn the air condi-
tioning system off if the temperature
gauge indicates engine overheating.
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