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Auto cruise indicator (if equipped) CRUISE indicator The indicator light illuminates when
the cruise control system is enabled.
SET indicator The indicator light illuminates when
the cruise function switch
(SET/COAST or RES/ACC) is ON.TCS indicator
(Traction ControlSystem) (if equipped)
The TCS indicator will illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned
ON, but should go off after approxi-
mately 3 seconds. When the TCS is
on, it monitors the driving conditions
and under normal driving conditions,
the TCS light will remain off. When a
slippery or low traction condition is
encountered, the TCS will operate,
and the TCS indicator will blink to
indicate the TCS is operating. TCS OFF indicator (if equipped)
The TCS OFF indicator will illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned
ON, but should go off after approxi-
mately 3 seconds. To switch to TCS
OFF mode, press the TCS button.
The TCS OFF indicator will illuminate
indicating the TCS is deactivated. If
this indicator stays on in the TCS ON
mode, the TCS may have a malfunc-
tion. Take your car to the authorized
Kia dealer and have the system
checked.Overspeed warning (if equipped)
If you drive at a speed of 120 km/h or
more, the overspeed warning light
will illuminate.
This is to warn you from driving your
vehicle with excessive speed.
Glow indicator
(diesel engine only)
This light is turned on during warm-
up and turned off after it.
✽✽
NOTICE
If the glow indicator continues to
illuminate after the engine has
warmed up or while driving, check
the system by an Authorized Kia
Dealer or other competent repairshop as soon as possible.
TCS
TCS OFF
CRUISE
SET
120
km/h
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The air conditioning system
includes a function that automati-
cally turns the air conditioningcompressor 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 isfully 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 andcompressor lubricant
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 and
compressor lubricant
✽✽ NOTICE
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 anauthorized Kia dealer. Improperservice may cause serious injury.
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For maximum defrosting, set thetemperature control to the extreme
right/hot position and the fan speedcontrol to the highest speed.
If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting or defogging, setthe mode to the floor-defrost posi-tion.
Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the windshield, rear win-
dow, outside rear view mirrors, and
all side windows.
Clear all snow and ice from the hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to
improve heater and defroster effi-ciency and to reduce the probabili-
ty of fogging up inside of the wind-shield. Defogging logic
Manual climate control system
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 acti-
vated.
The ignition switch is turned on while the mode is selected to the or .
In this case, the air conditioning will
automatically operate if the mode is
selected to the or .
If you don’t want the air-conditioning or outside (fresh) air position, press
the corresponding button to cancel
the operation. How to cancel or return defogging
logic of manual climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
2. Turn the mode selection knob to the defrost position ( ).
3. Push the air intake control button ( ) at least 5 times within 3
seconds.
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Then the indicator light in the air
intake control button will blink 3 times
with 0.5 second of interval. It indi-
cates that the defogging logic is can-
celed or returned to the programmed
status.
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, it is reset as the defog
logic status.Automatic climate control system
To reduce the probability of fogging up inside of the windshield, the air
intake control is set to outside (fresh)
air position automatically if any of fol-
lowing occur.
The ignition switch is turned on.
The OFF button is pushed.
The mode is selected to the or
position.
In this case, the air conditioning will
automatically operate if the mode is
selected to the or .
If you don’t want the air-conditioning or outside (fresh) air position, press
the corresponding button to cancel
the operation. How to cancel or return defogging
logic of automatic climate control sys-tem
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
2. Select the defrost position press- ing defrost button ( ).
3. While holding the air conditioning button (A/C) pressed, press the air
intake control button ( ) at least
5 times within 3 seconds.
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