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3Rear temperature control
(if equipped)From front seat
Set the rear climate control selection
(REAR) button to the OFF position and
set the rear temperature control (REAR
TEMP) button in the front climate control
panel to the desired position.
To change the rear air temperature, push
the upper part ▲ of the button for warmer
air or push the lower part ▼of the button
for cooler air. From rear seat (if equipped)
Set the rear climate control selection
(REAR) button in the front climate control
panel to the ON position and turn the
rear temperature control knob on the rear
control panel to the desired position.
To change the rear air temperature, turn
the knob to the right for warmer air or left
for cooler air.
Rear mode selection (if equipped)When the rear climate control control
selection (REAR) button in the front cli-
mate control panel is in the OFF position,
the rear mode is controlled automatically
depending on the mode of the front cli-
mate control as follows:
OVQ049333
OVQ049335
OVQ0283381VQA2174
with rear air conditionerwith rear heater
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Front climate control is :Rear air blows from the upper vents on
the rear ceiling.
Front climate control is : Rear air blows from the upper vents on
the rear ceiling and the lower vents on
the right rear trim together.
Front climate control is , , : Rear air blows from the lower vents on
the right rear trim together.
❇ If the rear air conditioner is not
equipped, rear air blows only from the
lower vents.
❇ If the rear heater is not equipped, rear
air blows only from the upper vents. When the rear climate control selection
(REAR) button in the front climate control
panel is in the ON position, the rear
mode is selected by pushing the rear
mode selection button on the rear control
panel as follows:
: Rear air blows from the upper
vents on the rear ceiling.
: Rear air blows from the upper vents on the rear ceiling and the
lower vents on the right rear trim
together.
: Rear air blows from the lower vents on the right rear trim.
Rear vents (if equipped)The vent can be adjusted by rotating the
blade.✽ ✽NOTICEIf all the vents are closed, it may cause
some noise. Always open 2 vents or
more.
OVQ049336
OVQ028339
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3Manual climate control systemTo defog inside windshield 1. Select any fan speed except “OFF (0)”.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select the or position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air condi-
tioning will be selected automatically.
If the air-conditioning and outside (fresh)
air position are not selected automatical-
ly, press the corresponding button manu-
ally.
To defrost outside windshield 1. Set the fan speed to the highest (extreme right) position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot position.
3. Select the position.
4. The outside (fresh) air and air condi- tioning will be selected automatically.
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
WARNING
Do not use the or position
during cooling operation in
extremely humid weather. The dif-
ference between the temperature of
the outside air and that of the wind-
shield could cause the outer sur-
face of the windshield to fog up,
causing loss of visibility. In this
case, set the mode selection knob
to the position and fan speed
control knob to the lower speed.
OVQ049338
OVQ049337
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Automatic climate control systemTo defog inside windshield 1. Select desired temperature.
2. Press the defrost button ( ).
3. The air-conditioning will be turned onaccording to the detected ambient tem-
perature, outside (fresh) air position
and higher fan speed will be selected
automatically.
If the air-conditioning, outside (fresh) air
position and higher fan speed are not
selected automatically, adjust the corre-
sponding button or knob manually.
To defrost outside windshield 1. Set fan speed to the highest (extreme right) position.
2. Set temperature to the extreme hot (HI) 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 automatically. For maximum defrosting, set the tem-
perature control to the extreme
right/hot position and the fan speed
control to the highest speed.
If warm air to the floor is desired while defrosting or defogging, set the mode
to the floor-defrost position.
Before driving, clear all snow and ice from the windshield, rear window, out-
side rear view mirrors, and all side win-
dows.
Clear all snow and ice from the hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to improve
heater and defroster efficiency and to
reduce the probability of fogging up
inside of the windshield.
WARNING
Do not use the or position
during cooling operation in
extremely humid weather. The dif-
ference between the temperature of
the outside air and that of the wind-
shield could cause the outer sur-
face of the windshield to fog up,
causing loss of visibility. In this
case, set the mode selection knob
to the position and fan speed
control knob to the lower speed.
OVQ049340
OVQ049339
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3Defogging logicManual climate control systemTo 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 on while the
mode is selected to the or .
In this case, the air conditioning will auto-
matically operate if the mode is selected
to the or (while the fan is operat-
ed).
If you don’t want the air-conditioning or
outside (fresh) air position, press the cor-
responding button to cancel the opera-
tion. How to cancel or return defogging logic
of manual climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2. Turn the fan speed control knob to the OFF (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 sec-
onds. The indicator light in the air intake control
button will blink 3 times with 0.5 second
of interval. It indicates that the defogging
logic is canceled or returned to the pro-
grammed status.
If the battery has been discharged or dis-
connected, it is reset as the defog logic
status.
OVQ049341
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Automatic climate control systemTo reduce the probability of fogging up
inside of the windshield, the air intake
control is set to outside (fresh) air posi-
tion automatically if any of following
occur.
The ignition switch is turned on whilethe mode is selected to the
,
.
The OFF button is pushed.
The mode is selected to the or position.
In this case, the air conditioning will auto-
matically operate if the mode is selected
to the (while the fan is operated) or .
If you don’t want the air-conditioning or
outside (fresh) air position, press the cor-
responding button to cancel the opera-
tion.
If the mode is selected to the posi-
tion, higher fan speed will be selected
automatically regardless of the fan speed
control knob adjustment. How to cancel or return defogging logic
of automatic climate control system
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-
tion.
2. Select the defrost position pressing defrost button ( ).
3. While holding the air conditioning but- ton (A/C) pressed, press the air intake
control button ( ) at least 5 times
within 3 seconds.
The display panel blinks 3 times with 0.5
second of interval. It indicates that the
defogging logic is canceled or returned to
the programmed status.
If the battery has been discharged or dis-
connected, it is reset as the defog logic
status. To keep items from shifting in the cargo
area, you can use the four holders locat-
ed in the cargo area to attach the lug-
gage net.
Contact your authorized Kia dealer to
obtain a luggage net.
OVQ049342
OVQ036085N
LUGGAGE NET HOLDER
(IF EQUIPPED)
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Maintenance services / 6-2
Maintenance schedule / 6-3
Owner maintenance / 6-7
Engine compartment / 6-9
Engine oil / 6-10
Engine coolant / 6-11
Air cleaner / 6-13
Automatic transaxle / 6-13
Brakes / 6-15
Lubricants and fluids / 6-16
Power steering / 6-17
Climate control air filter / 6-17
Wiper blades / 6-18
Fuses / 6-20
Battery / 6-28
Tires and wheels / 6-30
Lubricant / 6-42
Appearance care / 6-43
Emission control system / 6-46
Maintenance
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Maintenance
POWER STEERING Checking the power steering fluid
level With the vehicle on level ground, check
the fluid level in the power steering reser-
voir periodically. The fluid should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the
side of the reservoir at the normal tem-
perature.
Before adding power steering fluid, thor-
oughly clean the area around the reser-
voir cap to prevent power steering fluid
contamination.
If the level is low, add fluid to the MAX
level.
In the event the power steering system
requires frequent addition of fluid, the
vehicle should be inspected by an
Authorized Kia Dealer.
Use only the specified power steeringfluid. (Refer to "RecommendedLubricants" later in this section.)Power steering hosesCheck the connections for oil leaks,
severe damage and twists in the power
steering hose before driving. The climate control air filter installed
behind the glove box filters the dust or
other pollutants that come into the vehi-
cle from the outside through the heating
and air conditioning system. If dust or
other pollutants accumulate in the filter
over a period of time, the air flow from the
air vents may decrease, resulting in
moisture accumulation on the inside of
the windshield even when the outside
(fresh) air position is selected. If this hap-
pens, have the climate control air filter
replaced by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the power
steering pump, do not operate thevehicle for prolonged periodswith a low power steering fluid level.
Never start the engine when the reservoir tank is empty.
When adding fluid, be careful that dirt does not get into the tank.
Too little fluid can result in increased steering effort and/ornoise from the power steering sys- tem.
The use of the non-specified fluid could reduce the effectiveness ofthe power steering system and cause damage to it.
OVQ066012N
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER
1LDA5047
Outside air
Recirculatedair
Climate control
air filter Blower
Evaporator
coreHeater core