System operation

Ventilation

Set the mode to the position.
Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position.
Set the temperature control to the desired position.
Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.

Heating

Set the mode to the position.
Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position.
Set the temperature control to the desired position.
Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
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.

Operation Tips

To keep dust or unpleasant fumes from entering the vehicle through the ventilation system, temporarily set the air intake control to the recirculated air position. Be sure to return the control to the fresh air position when the irritation has passed to keep fresh air in the vehicle. This will help keep the driver alert and comfortable.
Air for the heating/cooling system is drawn in through the grilles just ahead of the windshield. Care should be taken that these are not blocked by leaves, snow, ice or other obstructions.
To prevent interior fog on the windshield, set the air intake control to the fresh air position and fan speed to the desired position, turn on the air conditioning system, and adjust the temperature control to desired temperature.

Air conditioning

Kia Air Conditioning Systems are filled with environmentally friendly refrigerant*.

Start the engine. Push the air conditioning button.
Set the mode to the position.
Set the air intake control to the outside air or recirculated air position.
Adjust the fan speed control and temperature control to maintain maximum comfort.

* : Your vehicle is filled with R-134a according to the regulation in your country at the time of producing. You can find out which air conditioning refrigerant is applied your vehicle at the label inside of engine room.

CAUTION

The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians to insure proper and safe operation.
The refrigerant system should be serviced in a well-ventilated place.
The air conditioning evaporator (cooling coil) shall never be repaired or replaced with one removed from a used or salvaged vehicle and new replacement MAC evaporators shall be certified (and labeled) as meeting SAE Standard J2842.

NOTICE

When using the air conditioning system, monitor the temperature gauge closely while driving up hills or in heavy traffic when outside 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 indicates engine overheating.
When opening the windows in humid weather air conditioning may create water droplets inside the vehicle. Since excessive water droplets may cause to damage to electrical equipment, air conditioning should only be run with the windows closed.

Air conditioning system operation 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 conditioning system.
During air conditioning system operation, you may occasionally notice a slight change in engine speed at idle as the air conditioning compressor cycles on. This is a normal system operation characteristics.
Use the air conditioning system every month if only for a few minutes 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 system operation characteristics.
The air conditioning system includes a function that automatically 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 throttle).
When operating the air conditioning system use the outside (fresh) air position.
Operating the air conditioning system 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.