2008 KIA SPECTRA5 air conditioning

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NOTICE
• To assure proper operation of the
unit, keep the vehicle interior tem-
perature within a normal range by
using the vehicle's air conditioning
or heating system.
• When replacing the fuse, replace it
with a fuse having the correct
capacity.
• All stored bookmarks are all
erased when the car battery is dis-
connected or power to the vehicle
is lost. If this occurs, the book-
marks will have to be reset.
• This equipment is designed to be
used only in a 12 volt DC battery
system with negative ground.
• This unit is made of precision
parts. Do not attempt to disassem-
ble or adjust any parts.
• Do not expose this equipment
(including the speakers and CD)
to water or excessive moisture.
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CAUTION
• Do not insert warped or poor
quality discs into the CD play-
er as damage to the unit may
occur.
• Do not insert anything like
coins into the player slot as
damage to the unit may occur.
• Do not place beverages close
to the audio system. The play-
back mechanism may be dam-
aged if you spill them.
• Do not strike or allow anything
to impact the audio system,
damage to the system mecha-
nisms could occur.
• Off-road or rough surface
driving may cause the com-
pact disc to skip. Do not use
the compact disc when driv-
ing in such conditions as
damage to the compact disc
face could occur.
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• Do not attempt to grab or pull
the compact disc out while the
disc is being pulled into the
audio unit by the self-loading
mechanism. Damage to the
audio unit and compact disc
could occur.
• Avoid using recorded com-
pact discs in your audio unit.
Original compact discs are
recommended for best
results.
WARNING
When driving your vehicle, be
sure to keep the volume of the
unit set low enough to allow you
to hear sounds coming from the
outside.

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NOTICE
• To assure proper operation of the
unit, keep the vehicle interior tem-
perature within a normal range by
using the vehicle's air conditioning
or heating system.
• When replacing the fuse, replace it
with a fuse having the correct
capacity.
• All stored bookmarks are all
erased when the car battery is dis-
connected or power to the vehicle
is lost. If this occurs, the book-
marks will have to be reset.
• This equipment is designed to be
used only in a 12 volt DC battery
system with negative ground.
• This unit is made of precision
parts. Do not attempt to disassem-
ble or adjust any parts.
• Do not expose this equipment
(including the speakers and tape)
to water or excessive moisture.CAUTION
• Do not insert warped or poor
quality discs into the CD play-
er as damage to the unit may
occur.
• Do not insert anything like
coins into the player slot as
damage to the unit may occur.
• Do not place beverages close
to the audio system. The play-
back mechanism may be dam-
aged if you spill them.
• Do not strike or allow anything
to impact the audio system,
damage to the system mecha-
nisms could occur.
• Off-road or rough surface
driving may cause the com-
pact disc to skip. Do not use
the compact disc when driv-
ing in such conditions as
damage to the compact disc
face could occur.
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• Do not attempt to grab or pull
the compact disc out while the
disc is being pulled into the
audio unit by the self-loading
mechanism. Damage to the
audio unit and compact disc
could occur.
• Avoid using recorded com-
pact discs in your audio unit.
Original compact discs are
recommended for best
results.
WARNING
When driving your vehicle, be
sure to keep the volume of the
unit set low enough to allow you
to hear sounds coming from the
outside.

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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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1. Fan speed control knob
2. Mode selection knob
3. Temperature control knob4. Rear window defroster button
5. Air intake control button
6. Air conditioning button (if equipped)
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MAX/ A/C position
When you select the MAX
A/C mode while the fan
speed is on, the follwing
system settings will be
made automatically;
• 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 MAX A/C
mode, you will not be able
to cancel the A/C system
operation, or change the
recirculated air mode posi-
tion.
Set the fan speed control
knob to desired speed and
rotate the temperature
control knob to the
extreme left position for
maximum cooling.
(outlet port: B, D)MAX
A/C
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NOTICE
Prolonged use of the air condition-
ing with the “recirculated air posi-
tion” selected, will result in exces-
sively dry air in the passenger com-
partment.
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 - Reciruclated
air
• Continued climate control
system operation in the recir-
culated air position may allow
humidity to increase inside
vehicle which may fog the
glass and obscure visibility.
• Continued climate control
system operation in the
reciruclated air position can
slightly reduce oxygen levels
which can lead to cause
drowsiness or sleepiness, and
loss of vehicle control. Set the
air intake control to the out-
side (fresh) air position as
much as possible while driv-
ing.
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System Operation
Ventilation
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the
outside (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 the
outside (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 to
the position.
• If the windshield fogs up, set the
mode to the
,position.
Air conditioning (if equipped)
All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are
filled with environmentally friendly
R-134a 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 and set the air
intake control to the recirculated air
position, then set the fan speed
control to the highest speed.
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NOTICE
• When using the air conditioning
system, monitor the temperature
gauge closely while driving up
hills or in heavy traffic when out-
side temperatures are high. Air
conditioning system operation
may cause engine overheating.
Continue to use the blower fan but
turn the air conditioning system
off if the temperature gauge indi-
cates engine overheating.
• With opening the windows in
humid weather air conditioning
may cause to make water drops.
Be careful because excessive water
drop may cause to damage electri-
cal equipment. In this case, close
the windows and turn on the air
conditioning system.
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.
• Use the air conditioning system
every 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 puddling) 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.

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Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant
When 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.
Air conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant
WARNING - AC service
The air conditioning system
should be serviced by an
authorized Kia dealer. Improper
service may cause serious
injury to the person performing
the service.
CAUTION
When 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.