Kia Sportage: Air conditioning
Kia Air Conditioning Systems are filled with environmentally friendly R-134a
refrigerant.
1.Start the engine. Press the air conditioning button.
2.Set the mode to the position.
3.Set the air intake control to the outside air or recirculated air position.
4.Adjust the fan speed control and temperature control to maintain maximum comfort.
• When maximum cooling is desired, set the temperature control to the extreme
left position, set the mode control to the MAX A/C position, then set the fan speed
control to the highest speed.
CAUTION - Excessive AC
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.
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 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 compressor cycles. This
is a normal system operation characteristic.
- Use the air conditioning system every month only for a few minutes 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 system operation characteristic.
- Operating the air conditioning system in the recirculated air position provides
maximum cooling, however, 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.
1.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 ...
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 ...