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Features of your vehicle70
4Operation Tips
To prevent dust or unpleasant fumes
from entering the vehicle through the
ventilation system, temporarily set the
air intake control to the recirculated air
position. Be sure to return the control
to the fresh air position when the irrita-
tion has passed to keep fresh air in the
vehicle. This will help keep the driver
alert and comfortable.
Air for the heating/cooling system is drawn in through the grilles just ahead
of the windshield. Care should be
taken that these are not blocked by
leaves, snow, ice or other obstructions.
To prevent interior fog on the wind- shield, set the air intake control to the
fresh air position and fan speed to the
desired position, turn on the air condi-
tioning system, and adjust the temper-
ature control to desired temperature.
D230503ATDAir conditioning (if equipped) All KIA Air Conditioning Systems are
filled with environmentally friendly
R-134a refrigerant which does not dam-
age the ozone layer.
1. Start the engine. Push the air condi- tioning button.
2. Set the mode to the position.
3. Set the air intake control to the recir- culated air position. However, pro-
longed operation of the reticulated air
position will excessively dry the air. In
this case, change the air position.
4. Adjust the fan speed control and tem- perature control to maintain maximum
comfort.
When maximum cooling is desired, set the temperature control to the extreme
left position, set the mode control to
the MAX A/C position, then set the fan
speed control to the highest speed.
✽ ✽ NOTICE• While using the air conditioning sys-
tem, monitor the temperature gauge
closely while driving up hills or in
heavy traffic when outside tempera-
tures are high. Air conditioning sys-
tem operation may cause engine over-
heating. Continue to use the blower
fan but turn the air conditioning sys-
tem off if the temperature gauge indi-
cates engine overheating.
• While opening the windows in humid weather air conditioning may create
water droplets inside the vehicle.
Since excessive water droplets may
cause damage to electrical equipment,
air conditioning should only be used
with the windows closed.
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Features of your vehicle
Air conditioning system operation tips
If the vehicle has been parked in directsunlight 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 the windows on rainy or humid days,
decrease the humidity inside the vehi-
cle by operating the air conditioning
system.
During air conditioning system opera- tion, you may occasionally notice a
slight change in engine speed as the
air conditioning compressor cycles.
This is a normal system operation
characteristic.
Use the air conditioning system every month only for a few minutes to ensure
maximum system performance.
When using the air conditioning sys- tem, you may notice clear water drip-
ping (or even puddling) on the ground
under the passenger side of the vehi-
cle. This is a normal system operation
characteristic. Operating the air conditioning system
in the recirculated air position provides
maximum cooling, however, continual
operation in this mode may cause the
air inside the vehicle to become stale.
During cooling operation, you may occasionally notice a misty air flow
because of rapid cooling and humid air
intake. This is a normal system opera-
tion characteristic.
D230300AHM-ECClimate control air filterThe 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.
OMG075033
Outside air
Recirculatedair
Climate control
air filter Blower
Evaporator
coreHeater core
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Maintenance46
7Instrument panel fuse panel
Fuse Fuse rating Protected componentSTART10A Transaxle Range Switch (A/T), Ignition Lock Switch (M/T), E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Start Relay)
A/CON SW 10A A/C Control Module (Auto A/C), PCM
MIRR. HTD 10A Driver/ Passenger Power Outside Mirror (Defogger), A/C Control Module (Rear Defogger SW)
S/HTR 15A Front Seat Warmer LH/RH
A/CON 10AE/R Fuse & Relay Box (Blower Relay), BCM, Incar Temperature Sensor (Auto), Sunroof Control Module,
A/C Control Module
HEAD LAMP 10A E/R Fuse & Relay Box (H/LP (HI/LO) Relay), DRL Control Module
WIPER (FR) 25A Multifunction Switch (Wiper & Washer SW), E/R Fuse & Relay Box (Wiper Relay), Front Wiper Motor
DRL 15A DRL Control Module
FOG LP (RR) 10A -
P/WDW DR 25A Power Window Main Switch, Rear Power Window Switch LH
D/CLOCK 10A Audio, BCM, Clock, Power Outside Mirror Switch
P/OUTLET 15A Power Outlet
DR LOCK 20A Sunroof Control Module, ICM Relay Box (Door Lock/Unlock Relay, Two Turn Unlock Relay)
DEICER 15A ICM Relay Box (Windshield Defogger Relay)
STOP LP 15A Stop Lamp Switch, Sport Mode Switch, Key Solenoid
ROOM LP 15A Trunk Room Lamp, BCM, Clock, Instrument Cluster (IND.), Data Link Connector, A/C Control Module,
Ignition Key Ill. & Door Warning Switch, Room Lamp, Map Lamp
AUDIO 15A Audio
POWER
CONNECTOR
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Maintenance48
7Engine compartment fuse panel
Description Fuse rating Protected component
ALT125AGenerator, Fuse (MDPS, HTD GLASS, C/FAN, ABS 2, BLOWER, IGN 1, FOG LP (FR), ABS 1)
MDPS 80A EPS Control Module
ABS 2 40A ESC Control Module, ABS Control Module
C/FAN 40A C/Fan LO/HI Relay
BLOWER 40A Blower Relay
HTD GLASS 40A I/P Junction Box (Rear Defogger Relay) IGN 2 30A Ignition Switch, Start Relay, Button Relay Box (ESCL Relay)
BATT 1 50AI/P Junction Box (Fuse (TAIL LAMP (LH/RH), P/WDW DR, P/WDW ASS, FOG LP (RR)/SSB,
SMK, PDM), Tail Lamp Relay, Power Window Relay)
ABS 1 40A ESC Control Module, ABS Control Module
IGN 1 30A Ignition Switch, Button Relay Box (ESCL Relay (IGN1))
BATT 2 50AI/P Junction Box (Power Connector (AUDIO, ROOM LP LAMP), FUSE (STOP LP, DEICER,
HAZARD LP, DR LOCK, TRUNK OPEN))
ECU 30A Engine Control Relay
FOG LP (FR) 10A Multipurpose Check Connector, Front Fog Relay, Battery Sensor H/LP HI 20A H/LP (HI) Relay,
HORN 10A Horn Relay
H/LP LO(LH) 10A Head Lamp LH
H/LP LO(RH) 10A Head Lamp RH SPARE 10A -
SNSR 3 10A ECM, PCM, Vehicle Speed Sensor, Pulse Generator 'A', Stop Lamp Switch
ABS 10A Multipurpose Check Connector, ESC Control Module, ABS Control Module
ECU 3 15A Ignition Coil (#1~#4), Condenser, PCM
MULTI
FUSE
FUSE