
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
4-42CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEMCONTROLSA : Fan speed control knob
B : Mode selection
C : Temperature control knob
D : Air conditioning switch
E : Air intake control switch
F : Rear window defroster switch
G : MAX A/C mode switch
FAN SPEED CONTROL KNOBThe fan speed control knob (A) is the
knob closest to the driver. Four (4)
adjustable fan speeds are provided which
increase as the number increases. The
ignition switch must be in the ON
position for fan operation.
OFF - Fan off
1 - Low speed
2 - Medium speed
3 - High speed
4 - Maximum speed
MODE SELECTIONIt controls the direction of air flow
through the ventilation system.
The air from outlet port D flows at any
mode. Close the ventilation outlets using
the knob to block the air flow if you do
not want the air.
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OUTSIDE(FRESH) AIR
POSITIONWhen the air intake control
switch is depressed (switch indicator
illuminates) air enters the ventilation
system from outside the vehicle. Use this
position for normal ventilation and
heating.
The air flow control will be set at outside
(fresh) air position automatically if any
of following occur.
- The ignition key is OFF.
- The fan speed control knob is OFF (0).
- When you select the floor, floor-defrost
or defrost mode position.
If you want the recirculated air position,
press the corresponding button.
To cancel the forced outside (fresh) air
position, refer to the canceling procedure
in “Windshield Defrosting and
Defogging” section.
AIR CONDITIONING
SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)Press the switch to turn the air
conditioning system on. An indicator
light in the switch will illuminate when
the fan switch is ON indicating air
conditioning system operation. Press the
switch again to turn the air conditioning
system OFF.
MAX A/C MODE (IF EQUIPPED)When you select the MAX A/C mode
(switch indicator illuminates) while the
fan speed is on, it will be set the system
automatically as follows;
- the air conditioning system will be
turned on.
- the recirculated air position will be
selected.
- the face mode will be selected.
If you select the MAX A/C mode, you
could not cancel the A/C system and the
recirculated air position.
Set the fan speed control knob to desired
speed and rotate the temperature control
knob to the extreme left position.
To turn the MAX A/C mode off, press
the MAX A/C mode button again or
select the others except face mode.
MAX
A/C
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MAX
A/C
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If you don’t want the outside (fresh) air
position when operating in either of these
modes, you can turn off the system
operation by performing the following:
1. Make sure the engine is running or
the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
2. Turn the fan speed control knob to
the “0” position.
3. Turn the mode selection knob to the
defrost ( ) position.
4. Push the air intake control button
( ) at least 5 times within 3
seconds.
5. Then the indicator light on the air
intake control button ( ) will blink
3 times with 0.5 second intervals
between blinks.
If you want to return to the outside
(fresh) air position, repeat the procedure
above.
WINDSHIELD DEFROST-
ING AND DEFOGGING
(AUTOMATIC TYPE)TO DEFOG INSIDE WINDSHIELD1. Select any fan speed except OFF
( ) position.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defrost button ( ).
4. The air conditioning will be turned
on according to the detected ambient
temperature and outside (fresh) air
position will be selected.
If you don’t want the air conditioning or
outside (fresh) air position press the
corresponding button to cancel the
operation.
TO DEFROST OUTSIDE
WINDSHIELD 1. Set temperature to the extreme hot
(25°C~32°C) position.
2. Set the fan speed to the or
position.
3. Press the defrost button ( ).
4. The air conditioning will be turned
on according to the detected ambient
temperature and outside (fresh) air
position will be selected.
If you don’t want the air conditioning or
outside (fresh) air position press the
corresponding button to cancel the
operation.
• Before driving, clear all snow and ice
from the windshield, rear window,
outside rear view mirrors, and all side
windows.
• Clear all snow and ice from the hood
and the air inlet in the cowl grille to
improve heater and defroster
efficiency and to reduce the
probability of fogging on the inside
of the windshield.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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A/C
1
2
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How to cancel forced air condi-
tioning operation and outside
(fresh) air position in floor-
defrost and defrost position ;1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
2. Set the fan speed control knob to the
position.
3. Select the defrost position pressing
defrost button ( ).
4. While holding the air conditioning
button A/C depressed, depress the
recirculated air position button ( )
at least 5 times within 3 seconds.5. The indicator light in the recirculated
air position button ( ) will blink 3
times with 0.5 second interval.
If you want to return to the automatic air
conditioning system and outside (fresh)
air position, repeat the same procedure.
Follow the same procedure if you want
to cancel or return to the forced outside
(fresh) air position when you start the
engine with recirculated air position
selected manually before the engine off.
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A/C
MMSA4057
CAUTION
Do not use defrost position
during cooling operation in
extremely humid weather. The dif-
ference between the temperature of
the outside air and that of the
windshield could cause the outer
surface of the windshield to fog up,
causing loss of visibility. In this
case, set the mode selection knob to
the position and fan speed con-
trol knob to the lower speed.
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DRIVING TIPS
5-4 Do not operate the vehicle when
there are signs of engine malfunction,
such as misfire or a noticeable loss of
performance.
Do not misuse or abuse the engine.
Examples of misuse are coasting
with the ignition off and descending
steep grades in gear with the ignition
off.
Do not operate the engine at high idle
speed for extended periods (5
minutes or more).
Do not modify or tamper with any
part of the engine or emission control
system. All inspections and
adjustments must be made by a
qualified technician.
Failure to observe the above precautions
could result in damage to the catalytic
converter and to your vehicle and could
void your warranties.
BEFORE DRIVINGBefore entering vehicle:
Be sure that all windows, outside
mirror(s), and outside lights are clean.
Check the condition of the tires.
Check under the vehicle for any sign
of leaks.
Be sure there are no obstacles behind
you if you intend to back up.NECESSARY
INSPECTIONSFluid levels, such as engine oil, engine
coolant, brake/clutch fluid, and washer
fluid should be checked on a regular
basis, with the exact interval depending
on the fluid. Further details are provided
in Maintenance, Section 7.
BEFORE STARTING Close and lock all doors.
Position the seat so that all controls
are easily reached.
Adjust the inside and outside
rearview mirrors.
Be sure that all lights work.
Check all gauges.
Check the operation of warning
lights when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position.
Release the parking brake and make
sure the brake warning light goes out.
For safe operation, be sure you are
familiar with your vehicle and its
equipment.
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If you believe you may have gottenyour brakes wet, apply them lightly
while driving until normal braking
operation returns.WINTER DRIVING We recommend that you carryemergency equipment. Some things
you might include are tire chains, a
window scraper, windshield de-icer,
a bag of sand or salt, flares, a small
shovel and jumper cables.
Make sure you have sufficient ethylene glycol coolant in the
radiator.
Check the battery condition and cables. Cold temperatures reduce the
capacity of any battery, so it must be
in top shape to provide enough
winter starting power.
Make sure the engine oil viscosity is suitable for cold weather.
Check the ignition system for loose connections and damage. Use antifreeze-formulated windshield
washer fluid and make sure you have
sufficient fluid for your trip. (Do not
use engine coolant antifreeze.)
Do not use the parking brake if it might freeze. This is most likely to
happen after driving in slushy or wet
conditions and temperatures drop into
the freezing range. When parking,
shift to P (Park) with automatic
transaxle, or to 1 (First) or R
(Reverse) with a manual transaxle
and block the rear wheels.
SNOW TIRESWhen snow tires are used, select the size
and construction specified on the Tire
Pressure Label. It is strongly
recommended that snow tires be used on
all four wheels, or poor handling may
result. Snow tires should not be operated
at speeds exceeding 120 km/h (75 mph).
These tires should be inflated 4 psi (28
kPa, 0.3 kg/cm
2) above the recommended pressures shown on the Tire
Specification/Pressure Label, but inflation
should never exceed the maximum cold-
tire pressure shown on the tire sidewalls.
Do not install studded tires without first
checking local, provincial and municipal
regulations for possible restrictions
against their use.
WARNING - Snow Tire
Size
Snow tires should be
equivalent in size and type to
the vehicle’s standard tires.
Otherwise, the safety and
handling of your vehicle may be
adversely affected.
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ProgrammingYour vehicles may require the ignition
switch to be turned to the "ACC"
position for programming and/or
operation of HomeLink. It is also
recommended that a new battery be
replaced in the hand-held transmitter of
the device being programmed to
HomeLink for quicker training and
accurate transmission of the radio-
frequency.
Follow these steps to train your
HomeLink mirror:1. When programming the buttons for
the first time, press and hold the two
outside HomeLink buttons ( ,
), releasing when the
indicator light begins to flash
(approximately 20 seconds). This
procedure erases the factory-set
default codes. Do not perform this
step when programming additional
transmitters.
MMSA5005
WARNING
Do not use HomeLink with any
garage door opener that lacks
the safety stop and reverse
feature as required by federal
safety standards (includes
garage doors manufactured
before April 1, 1982), as these
doors can increase the risk of
serious injury or death. Call
1.800.355.3515 or visit
www.homelink.com for more
information.
Flashing
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ROAD WARNINGHAZARD WARNING FLASHERThe hazard warning flasher serves as a
warning to other drivers to exercise
extreme caution when approaching,
overtaking, or passing your vehicle. It
should be used whenever emergency
repairs are being made or when the vehicle
is stopped near the edge of a roadway.Depress the flasher switch with the
ignition switch in any position.
All turn signal lights will flash
simultaneously.
• The hazard warning flasher will
operate whether your vehicle is
running or not.
The turn signals do not operate when
the hazard flasher is on.
Care must be taken when using the
hazard warning flasher while the
vehicle is being towed. Local
regulations may prohibit using it in
this manner.
OVERHEATINGIf your temperature gauge indicates
overheating, if you experience a loss of
power, or if you hear a loud knocking or
pinging noise, the engine has probably
overheated. You should follow these
procedures if you experience any of
these symptoms.
1. Turn the hazard warning flasher on,
then drive to the nearest safe location
and stop your vehicle; set the
automatic transaxle in P (Park), or
shift the manual transaxle to neutral
and apply the parking brake.
2. Make sure the air conditioner is off.
3. If coolant or steam is boiling out of
the radiator, stop the engine, then
turn the ignition switch to the ON
position. Do not restart the engine.
The radiator cooling fan will
automatically operate with the
ignition switch in the ON position. If
the cooling fan does not operate, call
an Authorized Kia Dealer for
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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