2004 KIA Amanti Owner's Manual

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Face position Air flow is directed towardthe upper body and face.
Additionally, each outlet can be controlled to direct the
air discharged from the out-
let. (outlet port: )
Face - floor position Air flow is directed towardsthe face and the floor. The
air to the floor is warmer
than the air to the face
(except when the tempera-
ture control is set to the
extreme cold position).
(outlet port: , , ) Floor position
Most of the air flow is direct-ed to the floor, with a small
amount of the air being
directed to the windshield
and side window defroster.
(outlet port: , , , )
Floor - defrost position Most of the air flow is direct-ed to the floor and the wind-
shield with a small amount
directed to the side window
defrosters.
(outlet port: , , , )
The air conditioning will automatically operate based
on the ambient temperature
and outside(fresh) air posi-
tion will be selected auto-
matically.
Defrost button Most of the air flow is directed to the
windshield with a small amount of
air directed to the side window
defrosters. (outlet port: , )
When the defrost button is pressed,
the outside (fresh) air position will
automatically be selected and air will
be discharged through the wind-
shield defrost vents. The air condi-
tioning will automatically operate
based on ambient temperature.
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Instrument panel ventsIf air flow control is not satisfactory,
check the instrument panel vents.
The outlet port ( ) can be opened or
closed separately using the vertical
thumbwheel. To close the vent, rotate
it upward to the maximum position.
To open the vent, rotate it downward.
Also, you can adjust the direction of
air delivery from these vents using
vertical or horizontal thumbwheels
as shown.
Air conditioning button Push the A/C button to turn the air
conditioning system on (indicator
light will illuminate).
Push the button again to turn the air
conditioning system off.
OFF buttonPush the OFF button to turn off the
air climate control system. However
you can still operate the mode, air
intake buttons as long as the ignition
switch is ON.
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System operationVentilation
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake to the desired airposition.
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 to the desired 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.
 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.
Air conditioning All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are
filled with environmentally friendly
R134a refrigerant which is not dam-
aging to the ozone layer.
1. Start the engine. Push the air con-
ditioning button.
2. Set the mode to the face position.
3. Set the air intake to the outside air or recirculated air position.
4. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
5. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
6. Adjust the fan speed control and temperature control to maintain
maximum comfort.
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 If warmer air is desired at floor
level for bi-level operation, set the
mode to the position and
adjust the temperature control to
maintain maximum comfort.
 When maximum cooling is desired, set the temperature con-
trol to the Lo (17°C/62°F) and set
the air intake to the recirculated
air position, then set the fan
speed to the highest speed.
✽ ✽NOTICEWhen using the air conditioning sys-
tem, monitor the temperature gauge
closely while driving up hills or in
heavy traffic when outside tempera-
tures are high. Air conditioning sys-
tem operation may cause engine
overheating. Continue to use the
blower fan but turn the air condi-
tioning system off if the temperature
gauge indicates engine overheating.
Air conditioning system oper-
ation 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 condi-
tioning system.
 During air conditioning system operation, you may occasionally
notice a slight change in engine
speed at idle as the air condition-
ing compressor cycles on. This is
a normal system operation charac-
teristics.
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 Use the air conditioning systemevery month if only for a few min-
utes 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 sys-
tem operation characteristics.
 The air conditioning system includes a function that automati-
cally 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 throt-
tle).  When operating the air condition-
ing system use the outside (fresh)
air position.
 Operating the air conditioning sys- tem 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.
Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricantWhen the amount of refrigerant is
low, the performance of the air con-
ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also
has a bad influence on the air condi-
tioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.
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NOTICEWhen the performance of the air
conditioning system is reduced it is
important that the correct type and
amount of oil and refrigerant is
used. Otherwise, damage to the
compressor and abnormal system
operation may occur.
Item TypeAmount
Refrigerant R-134a625 ~ 675 g
Compressor lubricant PAG(FD46XG)140 ~ 160 cc
CAUTION
The air conditioning system
should be serviced by anauthorized Kia dealer. Improperservice may cause seriousinjury.Air conditioner refrigerant and compressor lubricantThe system complies with SAE J-639.
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Rear climate control The rear climate control system
allows the rear passengers to adjust
the temperature and airflow distribu-
tion using the control panel located
on the back of the center console,
facing the rear passenger compart-
ment. The rear climate control sys-
tem only operates when the front cli-
mate control system is on and, sup-
plements the functions of the front
climate control system for increased
rear passenger comfort.
Operating the rear climate controlsystemTo operate the rear climate control
system, perform the following:
1. Press the rear climate control selection button in the front control
panel ( ) (the indicator light in
the button illuminates). 2. Turn the temperature control knob
located between the vents on the
rear control panel to adjust the
temperature. Turn the knob up
(RED mark) when warm air is
desired, or down (BLUE mark)
when cool air is desired.
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3. Adjust the direction of the airflow
using the vent control lever.
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