Kia Sportage: Automatic climate control system

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Windshield defrosting and defogging / Automatic climate control system

To defrost outside windshield

1.Set the fan speed to the highest position. 2.Set the temperature to the extreme hot position. 3.Select the position. 4.The outside (fresh) air and air conditioning will be selected automatical ...

To defog inside windshield

1.Set the fan speed to the desired position. 2.Select desired temperature. 3.Press the defroster button (). 4.The outside (fresh) air position will be selected automatically and the air conditi ...

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Finish maintenance
Washing To help protect your vehicle’s finish from rust and deterioration, wash it thoroughly and frequently at least once a month with lukewarm or cold water. If you use your vehicle for off-ro ...

Automatic transaxle operation
The automatic transaxle has 6 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual speeds are selected automatically, depending on the position of the shift lever. ✽ NOTICE The first few ...