2006 KIA PICANTO Owners Manual

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Fan speed control knob
Four (4) adjustable fan speeds are
provided which increase as the num-
ber increases. The ignition switch
must be in the ON position for fan
operation.
0 - Fan off
1 - Low speed2 - Medium speed3 - High speed
4 - Maximum speed Temperature control knob
The temperature control knob allows
you to control the temperature of the
air flowing from the ventilation sys-
tem. To change the air temperature in
the passenger compartment turn the
knob to the right for warm and hot air
or left for cooler air.
Mode selection knob The mode selection knob controls
the direction of the air flow through
the ventilation system.
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Face position
Air flow is directed towardthe upper body and face.
Additionally, each outletcan be controlled to directthe air discharged fromthe outlet.
(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 temper-ature control is set to the
extreme cold position).
(outlet port: , )
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Floor position
Most of the air flow is
directed to the floor, with asmall amount of the airbeing directed to the wind-
shield and side window
defroster.
(outlet port: , , )
Floor - defrost position
Most of the air flow is directed to the floor andthe windshield with asmall amount directed to
the side window
defrosters.
(outlet port: , , )
Defrost position
Most of the air flow is directed to the windshieldwith a small amount of airdirected to the side win-
dow defrosters.
(outlet port: , )
Instrument panel vents
If 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.
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Air intake control This is used to select outside (fresh) air position or recirculated air posi-tion.
To change the air intake control posi-
tion, move the control lever.
Recirculated air position
With the recirculated air position selected, air from passenger com-
partment will be drawn through theheating system and heated or cooledaccording to the function selected.
Outside (fresh) air position
With the outside (fresh) air position
selected, air enters the vehicle fromoutside and is heated or cooledaccording to the function selected.
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NOTICE
It should be noted that prolonged
operation of the heating in recircu-
lated air position will cause foggingof the windshield and side windows
and the air within the passengercompartment will become stale.
In addition, prolonged use of the air
conditioning with the “recirculated
air position” selected, will result in
excessively dry air in the passengercompartment.
Air conditioning button (if equipped)
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 sys-
tem off.
WARNING
 Continued climate control system operation in the recir-
culated air position may allowhumidity to increase inside
vehicle which may fog the
glass and obscure visibility.
 Do not sleep in a vehicle withair conditioning or heating
system on. It may cause seri-ous harm or death due to a
drop in the oxygen level
and/or body temperature.
 Continued climate controlsystem operation in the
reciruclated air position can
cause drowsiness or sleepi-
ness, and loss of vehicle con-
trol. Set the air intake controlto the outside (fresh) air posi-
tion as much as possiblewhile driving.
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System operation
Ventilation
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to theoutside (fresh) air position.
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 control to theoutside (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.
 If cool air is desired at face level for
bi-level operation, set the mode tothe position.
 If the windshield fogs up, set themode to the
,position.
Air conditioning (if equipped)
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 position.
3. Set the air intake control to the outside air or recirculated air posi- tion.
4. Set the temperature control knob 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.
 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.

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 When maximum cooling is desired,
set the temperature control to the
extreme left position, set the air
intake control to the recirculated air
position, then set the fan speedcontrol to the highest speed.
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Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant andcompressor lubricant (ifequipped)
When the amount of refrigerant is
low, the performance of the air con-
ditioning is reduced. Overfilling alsohas a bad influence on the air condi-tioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.Air conditioner refrigerant andcompressor lubricant
The system complies with SAE J-639.
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When the performance of the air
conditioning system is reduced it is
important that the correct type and
amount of oil and refrigerant isused. Otherwise, damage to the
compressor and abnormal system
operation may occur.
CAUTION
The air conditioning system should be serviced by an authorized Kia dealer. Improperservice may cause seriousinjury.