2010 KIA Borrego climate control

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4Rear vents
The vent can be adjusted by rotating the
blade.✽ ✽
NOTICEIf all the vents are closed, it may cause
some noise. Always have more than 2
vents opened.
D240302AHMRear temperature controlTo change the air temperature in the rear
passenger compartment, pull up ( ▲)
the switch for warm and hot air (H) or
push down ( ▼ ) the switch for cooler air
(C).
D240303AHMRear fan speed controlTo change the fan speed, pull up ( ▲ ) the
switch for higher speed (+), or push down
( ▼ ) the switch for lower speed (-).
To turn the fan speed control off, press
the rear blower ON/OFF button. (indica-
tor light is not illuminated)D240500AHM❈ For information on “Climate control air
filter”, etc., refer to “Manual climate
control system” in this section.
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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 the
inside of the windshield.
Manual climate control systemD250101AENTo defog inside windshield 1. Set the fan speed to the desired posi- tion.
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.
If the position is selected, lower fan
speed is adjusted to a higher fan speed.
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
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WARNING
- Windshield heating
Do not use the or position
during cooling operation in
extremely humid weather. The dif-
ference between the temperature of
the outside air and the windshield
could cause the outer surface of
the windshield to fog up, causing
loss of visibility. In this case, set
the mode selection to the posi-
tion and fan speed control to a
lower speed.

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4D250102AENTo defrost outside windshield 1. Set the fan speed to the highest posi-
tion.
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.
If the position is selected, lower fan
speed is adjusted to a higher fan speed.
Automatic climate control systemD250201AHMTo defog inside windshield 1. Set the fan speed to the desired posi- tion.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defroster button ( ).
4. The air conditioning will turn on according to the detected ambient tem-
perature and outside (fresh) air posi-
tion will be selected automatically.
If the air conditioning and outside (fresh)
air position are not selected automatical-
ly, adjust the corresponding button man-
ually. If the position is selected,
lower fan speed is adjusted to a higher
fan speed.
D250202AHMTo defrost outside windshield 1. Set the fan speed to the highest posi- tion.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defroster button ( ).
4. The air conditioning will turn on according to the detected ambient
temperature and outside (fresh) air
position will be selected automatically.
If the position is selected, lower fan
speed is adjusted to a higher fan speed.
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D250300AHMDefogging logicTo reduce the probability of fogging up
the inside of the windshield, the air intake
or air conditioning are controlled auto-
matically according to certain conditions
such as or position. To cancel or
return to the defogging logic, do the fol-
lowing.
D250301AHM-EEManual climate control system1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi-tion.
2. Turn the mode selection knob to the defrost position ( ).
3. Press the air intake control button at least 5 times within 3 seconds.
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 resets to the defog logic
status.
D250302AHM-EEAutomatic climate control system1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion.
2. Select the defroster position pressing the defroster button ( ).
3. While pressing the air conditioning button (A/C), press the air intake con-
trol button at least 5 times within 3 sec-
onds.
The A/C display 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
disconnected, it resets to the defog logic
status.
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4D281200AHM-EUOutside thermometerThe current outside temperature is dis-
played in 1°C (1°F) increments. The tem-
perature range is between -40°C ~ 60°C
(-40°F~140°F). The outside temperature on the display
may not change immediately like a
general thermometer to prevent the
driver from being inattentive.
For details, refer to the "Climate control
system" in section 4.
• Temperature ↔ ↔
Seconds
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON posi- tion.
2. Press the H button at least 3 times within 3 seconds while pressing the R
button.
3. The temperature mode will change to the time mode. The time displays in
seconds.
4. If the M button is pressed, the clock’s minute will change and the counting
will start again from the beginning
(00).
5. To return to the temperature mode, press the H button at least 3 times
within 3 seconds while pressing the R
button.
If the ignition switch turns OFF and ON
again, the temperature mode will be dis-
played.
D280800AHMClothes hanger
CAUTION
Do not hang heavy clothes, the hook may be damaged.
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5E070101AUNIn the event of brake failure If service brakes fail to operate while the
vehicle is in motion, you can make an
emergency stop with the parking brake.
The stopping distance, however, will be
much greater than normal.
E070102AHMDisc brakes wear indicatorWhen your brake pads are worn and new
pads are required, you will hear a high-
pitched warning sound from your front
brakes or rear brakes. You may hear this
sound come and go or it may occur
whenever you depress the brake pedal.
Please remember that some driving con-
ditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when you first apply (or lightly
apply) the brakes. This is normal and
does not indicate a problem with your
brakes.
Parking brakeE070201AHMApplying the parking brakeTo engage the parking brake, first apply
the foot brake and then depress the park-
ing brake pedal down as far as possible.
In addition it is recommended that when
parking the vehicle on an incline, the shift
lever should be in the P (Park) position.
WARNING
- Brake wear
This brake wear warning sound
means your vehicle needs service.
If you ignore this audible warning,
you will eventually lose braking
performance, which could lead to a
serious accident.
CAUTION
To avoid costly brake repairs, do
not continue to drive with wornbrake pads.
Always replace the front or rear brake pads as pairs.
CAUTION
Driving with the parking brakeapplied will cause excessive brake pad and brake rotor wear.
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WARNING
- Parking brake
Applying the parking brake while
the vehicle is moving at normal
speeds can cause a sudden loss of
control of the vehicle. If you must
use the parking brake to stop the
vehicle, use great caution in apply-
ing the brake.

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Engine compartment / 7-2
Maintenance services / 7-4
Owner maintenance / 7-5
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items / 7-11
Engine oil / 7-14
Engine coolant / 7-15
Brake fluid / 7-18
Power steering fluid / 7-19
Washer fluid / 7-20
Parking brake / 7-20
Air cleaner / 7-21
Climate control air filter / 7-21
Wiper blades / 7-22
Battery / 7-25
Tires and wheels / 7-28
Fuses / 7-42
Appearance care / 7-53
Emission control system / 7-67
Maintenance

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Maintenance
AIR CLEANER G160100AAM-ECFilter replacementIt must be replaced when necessary, and
should not be washed.
You can clean the filter when inspecting
the air cleaner element.
Clean the filter by using compressed air.Replace the filter according to the
Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is operated in extremely
dusty or sandy areas, replace the ele-ment more often than the usual recom-mended intervals.
G170100AHM-ECFilter inspectionIf the vehicle is operated in severely air-
polluted cities or on dusty rough roads for
a long period, it should be inspected
more frequently and replaced earlier.
When you replace the climate control air
filter, replace it performing the following
procedure, and be careful to avoid dam-
aging other components.
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CAUTION
Do not drive with the air cleaner removed; this will result in exces-sive engine wear.
When removing the air cleaner fil- ter, be careful that dust or dirtdoes not enter the air intake, ordamage may result.
Use a KIA genuine part. Use of non-genuine parts could damagethe air flow sensor.
CLIMATE CONTROL AIR FILTER