2006 KIA Sorento Owner's Manual

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PUSHA/C
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MAX
A/C
S4BLA464
1. Fan speed control knob
2. Mode selection knob
3. Temperature control knob
4. Air flow control button
5. Air conditioning button
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
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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 speed
2 - Medium speed
3 - 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. 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
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PUSHA/C
S1BLA209
PUSH
MAX
A/C
S4BLA472
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Face position
Air flow is directed toward
the upper body and face.
Additionally, each outlet
can be controlled to direct
the air discharged from the
outlet. (outlet port: , )
Face - floor position
Air flow is directed towards
the 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
directed to the floor, with a
small amount of the air
being directed to the wind-
shield and side window
defroster.
(outlet port: , )
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A
A
A
A
D
D
C
C
B
B
B
D
BC
C
D
D
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Floor - defrost position
Most of the air flow is
directed to the floor and
the windshield with a small
amount directed to the
side window defrosters.
(outlet port: , , )
Defrost position
Most of the air flow is
directed to the windshield
with a small amount of air
directed to the side win-
dow defrosters.
(outlet port: , )MAX/ A/C position
When you select the MAX
A/C mode while the fan
speed is on, it will be set
the system automatically
as follows;
 the air conditioning sys-
tem will be turned on.
 the recirculated air posi-
tion will be selected.
 the face mode will be
selected.
If you select the MAX A/C
mode, you could not can-
cel 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.Air Flow Control Button
It is recommended that under normal
conditions the outside (fresh) air
position be selected.DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE4-74
AA
C
D
D
PUSH
MAX
A/C
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MAX
A/C
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Recirculated air position
If you press the air intake
control button once (recir-
culate), almost all outside
air flow into the vehicle is
shut off, and air within the
vehicle will be recirculated.
This position can be used
temporarily for maximum
heating or cooling (if
equipped with an air condi-
tioning) and to help pre-
vent undesirable outside
air flow into the vehicle.Outside (fresh) air position
If you press the air intake
control button again, the
air position will be changed
to outside (fresh) air and
air will enter the ventilation
system from outside the
vehicle. Use this position
for normal ventilation and
heating.
To reduce the probability of fogging
up the inside of the windshield, the air
intake control is set to the outside
(fresh) air position automatically if
any of following occur.
The mode is selected to the,
or while the system is activated.
The ignition switch is turned off.
The fan is off.
Press the air intake control button to
select the recirculated air position
while the ignition switch is on.
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CAUTION
Continued climate control sys-
tem operation in the recirculat-
ed air position may allow
humidity to increase inside the
vehicle which may fog the glass
and obscure visibility.
WARNING
Don’t sleep in a vehicle with air
conditioning system or heating
system on. It may cause serious
harm or death to passengers
due to a drop in the oxygen
level and/or body temperature.
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Air Conditioning Button
(If equipped)
Push the A/C button to turn the air
conditioning system on. The indicator
light in the button will illuminate when
the fan speed control knob is on.
Push the button again to turn the air
conditioning system off.System Operation
Ventilation
1. Set the mode selection knob to the
position.
2. Set the air intake control button to
the outside (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control knob
to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control knob to
the desired speed.Heating
1. Set the mode selection knob to the
position.
2. Set the air intake control button to
the outside (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control knob
to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control knob 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
selection knob to the position.
If the windshield fogs up, set the
mode selection knob to the
position.DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE4-76
PUSHA/C
S1BLA211
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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 selection knob to the
face position.
3. Set the air intake control button to
the outside air or recirculated air
position.
4. Set the temperature control knob
to the desired position.
5. Set the fan speed control knob to
the desired speed.6. Adjust the fan speed control knob
and temperature control knob to
maintain maximum comfort.
If warmer air is desired at floor level
for bi-level operation, set the mode
selection knob to the position
and adjust the temperature control
knob to maintain maximum com-
for t.
When maximum cooling is desired,
rotate the temperature control knob
to the extreme left position and set
the air intake control button to the
recirculated air position, then set
the fan speed control knob to the
highest speed.
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NOTICEWhen using the air conditioning
system, monitor the temperature
gauge closely while driving up hills
or in heavy traffic when outside
temperatures are high. Air condi-
tioning 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.
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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
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 conditioning
compressor cycles on. This is a
normal system operation charac-
teristics.
Use the air conditioning system
every month if only for a few min-
utes.After the use of 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 will auto-
matically 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.
When operating the air conditioning
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.DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE4-78
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