Get Features of your vehicle -> Climate control system Guide for Kia Sorento SUV 2023

Features of your vehicle

Climate control system

The glove box lamp comes on when the

glove box is opened.

Climate control system

The climate control system uses cooling

and heating to help maintain a pleasant

environment inside the vehicle.

NOTICE

To prevent unnecessary charging sys

System operation

tem drain, close the glove box securely

after using the glove box.

Ventilation

1. Set the mode to the

position.

2. Set the air intake control to the out

side (fresh) air position.

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

4. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

Heating

1. Set the mode to the

position.

2. Set the air intake control to the out

side (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.

僅 If the windshield fogs up, set the

mode to the

position.

Operation tips

僅 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 con

trol 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.

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Features of your vehicle

Climate control system

僅 Air for the heating/cooling system is

drawn in through the grilles just at the

base of the windshield. Care should

be taken that these are not blocked

CAUTION

Excessive air conditioning use

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 vehicle overheating. Continue to

by leaves, snow, ice or other obstruc

tions.

僅 To prevent fog from forming on the

inside of the windshield:

- Set the air intake control to the

use the blower fan but turn the air con

ditioning system off if the temperature

gauge indicates vehicle overheating.

fresh air position and the fan speed

to the desired position.

- Turn on the air conditioning sys

tem, and adjust the temperature

control to desired temperature.

CAUTION

The air conditioning system should only

be used with the windows and sunroof

closed to prevent condensation inside

the vehicle that may cause damage to

electrical components.

Air conditioning (A/C)

All Kia air conditioning systems are filled

with R-1234yf refrigerant.

1. Start the vehicle. Press the A/C but

ton.

Air conditioning system opera

tion tips

2. Set the mode to the

position.

3. Set the air intake control to the out

side-air or recirculated air position.

4. Adjust the fan speed control and tem

perature control to maintain maxi

mum comfort.

僅 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.

僅 To help reduce moisture inside of the

windows on rainy or humid days,

decrease the humidity inside the vehi

cle by operating the air conditioning

system.

CAUTION

僅 The refrigerant system should only be

serviced by trained and certified tech

nicians to insure proper and safe

operation.

僅 During air conditioning system opera

tion, you may occasionally notice a

slight change in vehicle speed as the

air conditioning compressor cycles.

僅 The refrigerant system should be ser

viced in a well-ventilated place.

僅 The air conditioning evaporator (cool

ing 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.

This is a normal characteristic of sys

tem operation.

僅 To ensure maximum system perfor

mance, the air conditioning system

should be run for a few minutes each

month.

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Climate control system

僅 When using the air conditioning sys

If dust or other pollutants accumulate in

the filter over a period of time, the air

flow from the air vents may decrease.

This leads to moisture accumulating on

the inside of the windshield even when

the outside (fresh) air position is

selected. If this happens, have the cli

mate control air filter replaced by an

authorized Kia dealer.

tem, you may notice clear water drip

ping (or even puddling) on the ground

under the passenger side of the vehi

cle. This is a normal characteristic of

system operation.

僅 Operating the air conditioning system

in the recirculated air position pro

vides maximum cooling; however,

continual operation in this mode may

cause the air inside the vehicle to

become stale.

僅 During cooling operation, you may

occasionally notice a misty air flow

because of rapid cooling and humid

NOTICE

僅 Replace the filter according to the

Maintenance Schedule. If the vehicle

is being driven in severe conditions

such as dusty or rough roads, more

frequent air conditioner filter inspec

air intake. This is a normal character

istic of system operation.

tions and changes are required.

僅 When the air flow rate suddenly

decreases, have the system checked

by an authorized Kia dealer.

Climate control air filter

The climate control air filter installed

behind the glove box filters the dust or

other pollutants that come into the vehi

cle from the outside through the heating

and air conditioning system.

Checking the amount of air con

ditioner refrigerant and compres

sor lubricant

When the amount of refrigerant is low,

the performance of the air conditioning

is reduced. Overfilling also has a nega

tive impact on the air conditioning sys

tem.

Therefore, if abnormal operation is

found, have the system inspected by an

authorized Kia dealer.

WARNING

The oil and refrigerant in your vehicle's

air conditioning system is under very

high pressure. If proper service proce

dures are not followed, an explosion

ODEEV068230NR

A: Outside air

B: Recirculated air

C: Climate control air filter

D: Blower

may result. To reduce the risk of serious

injury or death, the air conditioning sys

tem in your vehicle should only be ser

viced by trained and certified

technicians.

E: Evaporator core

F: Heater core

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Climate control system

CAUTION

It is important that the correct type and

amount of oil and refrigerant is used,

otherwise damage to the vehicle may

occur. To prevent damage, the air condi

tioning system in your vehicle should

only be serviced by trained and certified

technicians.

WARNING

Vehicles equipped with R-1234yf*

Since the refrigerant is mildly flammable

and operated at high pressure, the air

conditioning system should only be ser

viced by trained and certified techni

cians.

It is important that the correct type and

amount of oil and refrigerant are used.

All refrigerants should be reclaimed with

proper equipment. Venting refrigerants

directly to the atmosphere is harmful to

individuals and environment. Failure to

heed these warnings can lead to serious

injuries.

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