Get Features of your vehicle -> Manual climate control system Guide for Kia Sportage SUV 2020

Features of your vehicle

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Fan speed control knob

2. Front windshield defroster button

3. Rear window defroster button

4. Air conditioning button

5. Air intake control button

6. Mode selection button

7. Temperature control button

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NOTICE

Operating the blower when the

ignition switch is in the ON posi-

tion could cause the battery to dis-

charge. Operate the blower when

the engine is running.

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Heating and air conditioning

1. Start the engine.

2. Set the mode to the desired posi-

tion.

For improving the effectiveness of

heating and cooling;

- Heating:

- Cooling:

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

4. Set the air intake control to the

outside (fresh) air position (if

equipped).

5. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

6. If air conditioning is desired, turn

the air conditioning system (if

equipped) on.

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Mode selection

Floor/Defrost-Level

(A, C, D, E, F)

Face-Level (B, D, F)

Air flow is directed toward the upper

body and face. Additionally, each

outlet can be controlled to direct the

air discharged from the outlet.

Most of the air flow is directed to the

floor and the windshield with a small

amount directed to the side window

defrosters.

Bi-Level (B, C, D, E, F)

Defrost-Level (A, D)

Air flow is directed towards the face

and the floor.

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Most of the air flow is directed to the

windshield with a small amount of air

directed to the side window

defrosters.

The mode selection button controls

the direction of the air flow through

the ventilation system.

Air can be directed to the floor, dash-

board outlets, or windshield. Five

symbols are used to represent MAX

A/C, Face, Bi-Level, Floor, Floor-

Defrost and Defrost air position.

The MAX A/C mode is used to cool

the inside of the vehicle faster.

Floor-Level (A, C, D, E, F)

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NOTICE - 2nd row outlet

vents (E,F)

Most of the air flow is directed to the

floor, with a small amount of the air

being directed to the windshield and

side window defrosters.

• The air flow of the 2nd row outlet

vents is controlled by the front cli-

mate control system and delivered

through the inside air duct of the

floor (E, F).

• The air flow of the 2nd row outlet

vents (E, F) may be weaker than

the instrument panel vents for the

long air duct.

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Features of your vehicle

MAX A/C selection

Temperature control

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Instrument panel vents

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The outlet vents can be opened or

closed separately using the thumb-

wheel.

Also, you can adjust the direction of

air flow these vents using the vent

control lever as shown.

The MAX A/C mode is used to cool

the inside of the vehicle faster.

Air flow is directed toward the upper

body and face.

In this mode, the air conditioning and

the recirculated air position will be

selected automatically.

The temperature control knob allows

you to control the temperature of the

air flowing from the ventilation system.

To change the air temperature in the

passenger compartment, turn the

knob to the right position for warm and

hot air or left position for cooler air.

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Features of your vehicle

Recirculated air position

With the recirculated air

Air intake control

Sunroof inside air recirculation

(if equipped)

position selected, air

from the passenger

compartment will be

drawn through the heat-

ing system and heated

or cooled according to

the function selected.

If the sunroof opens while the heater

or Air Conditioning system operates,

the outside (fresh) air will be select-

ed automatically for ventilating the

car. Then, if you select the recirculat-

ed air position, the outside (fresh) air

will be selected automatically after 3

minutes.

Outside (fresh) air position

If you close the sunroof, the intake

mode will be changed to the previous

selected mode.

If the recirculated air

position button is not

selected, air enters the

vehicle from outside and

is heated or cooled

according to the function

selected.

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The air intake control is used to

select the outside (fresh) air position

or recirculated air position.

To change the air intake control posi-

tion, press the control button.

WARNING - Reduced visi-

bility

Continued use of the climate

control system in the recirculat-

ed air position may allow

humidity to increase inside the

vehicle which may fog the glass

and obscure visibility.

Prolonged operation of the heater in

the recirculated air position (without

air conditioning selected) may cause

fogging of the windshield and side

windows and the air within the pas-

senger compartment may become

stale. In addition, prolonged use of

the air conditioning with the recircu-

lated air position selected will result

in excessively dry air in the passen-

ger compartment.

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Features of your vehicle

Fan speed control

Air conditioning

WARNING - Sleeping with

A/C on

Do not sleep in a vehicle with

the air conditioning or heating

system on as this may cause

serious harm or death due to a

drop in the oxygen level and/or

body temperature.

WARNING - Recirculated

air

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Continued use of the climate

control system in the recirculat-

ed air position can cause

drowsiness or sleepiness, and

loss of vehicle control. Set the

air intake control to the outside

(fresh) air position as much as

possible while driving.

The ignition switch must be in the ON Press the A/C button to turn the air

position for fan operation.

conditioning system on (indicator

light will illuminate). Press the button

again to turn the air conditioning sys-

tem off.

The fan speed control knob allows

you to control the fan speed of the air

flowing from the ventilation system.

To change the fan speed, turn the

knob to the right for higher speed or

left for lower speed.

Setting the fan speed control knob to

the “0” position turns off the fan.

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Operation Tips

Air conditioning

Kia Air Conditioning Systems are

filled with refrigerant.

1.Start the engine. Push the air con-

ditioning button.

2.Set the mode to the

3.Set the air intake control to the out-

side air or recirculated air position.

4.Adjust the fan speed control and

temperature control to maintain

maximum comfort.

• The refrigerant system should only

be serviced by trained and certified

technicians to ensure proper and

safe operation.

• The refrigerant system should be

serviced in a well-ventilated place.

System operation

Ventilation

1.Set the mode to the

2.Set the air intake control to the out-

side (fresh) air position.

3.Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

• 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 driv-

er 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 wind-

shield, 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.

position.

4.Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

Heating

1.Set the mode to the

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 (if

equipped) on.

position.

• 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

should be certified (and labeled) as

meeting SAE Standard J2842.

• If the windshield fogs up, set the

mode to the

or

position.

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Features of your vehicle

Air conditioning system operation tips

• 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 characteristic.

• Operating the air conditioning sys-

tem in the recirculated air position

provides maximum cooling, how-

ever, continual operation in this

mode may cause the air inside the

vehicle to become stale.

• During cooling operation, you may

occasionally notice a misty air flow

because of rapid cooling and

humid air intake. This is a normal

system operation characteristic.

CAUTION - Excessive

A/C Use

• 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

the windows on rainy or 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 as the air conditioning com-

pressor cycles. This is a normal

system operation characteristic.

• Use the air conditioning system

every month only for a few minutes

to ensure maximum system per-

formance.

When using the air conditioning

system, monitor the tempera-

ture gauge closely while driving

up hills or in heavy traffic when

outside temperatures are high.

Air conditioning system opera-

tion may cause engine over-

heating. Continue to use the

blower fan but turn the air con-

ditioning system off if the tem-

perature gauge indicates engine

overheating.

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NOTICE

When opening the windows in

humid weather, air conditioning

may create water droplets inside the

vehicle. Since excessive water

droplets may cause damage to elec-

trical equipment, air conditioning

should only be used with the win-

dows closed.

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Features of your vehicle

Climate control air filter

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NOTICE

WARNING - Vehicles

equipped with R-1234yf

• Replace the filter according to the

Maintenance Schedule.

Outside air

Because the refriger-

ant is mildly inflam-

mable and at very

high pressure, the air

conditioning system

should only be serv-

iced by trained and

certified technicians.

If the vehicle is being driven in

severe conditions such as dusty or

rough roads, more frequent cli-

mate control air filter inspections

and changes are required.

Recirculated

air

• When the air flow rate suddenly

decreases, we recommend that the

system should be inspected by an

authorized Kia dealer.

Blower

Heater core

It is important that the correct

type and amount of oil and

refrigerant is used.

Climate control

air filter

Evaporator

core

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The climate control air filter installed

behind the glove box filters the dust

or other pollutants that come into the

vehicle from the outside through the

heating and air conditioning system.

If dust or other pollutants accumulate

in the filter over a period of time, the

air flow from the air vents may

decrease, resulting in moisture accu-

mulation on the inside of the wind-

shield even when the outside (fresh)

air position is selected. If this hap-

pens, we recommend that the cli-

mate control air filter be replaced by

an authorized Kia dealer.

Otherwise, it may cause damage

to the vehicle and bodily injury.

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Features of your vehicle

Checking the amount of air

conditioner refrigerant and

compressor lubricant

When the amount of refrigerant is

low, the performance of the air condi-

tioning is reduced. Overfilling also

has a negative influence on the air

conditioning system.

CAUTION - A/C Repair

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 conditioning system in your

vehicle should only be serviced

by trained and certified techni-

cians.

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 sys-

tem is under very high pres-

sure. If proper service proce-

dures are not followed an explo-

sion may result. To reduce the

risk of serious injury or death,

the air conditioning system in

your vehicle should only be

serviced by trained and certi-

fied technicians.

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