2015 KIA Sorento Owner's Manual

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4Map lamp Press the lens (1) to turn the map
lamp on or off
 ROOM (2) :
- The map lamp and room lampstays on at all times.
- To turn off the ROOM mode, press the ROOM button (2) once
again (not pressed.)  DOOR (3) :
- The map lamp and room lampcomes on when a door is opened.
The lamps go out after approxi-
mately 30 seconds.
- The map lamp and room lamp comes on for approximately 30
seconds when doors are unlocked
with a transmitter or smart key as
long as the doors are not opened.
- The map lamp and room lamp will stay on for approximately 20 min-
utes if a door is opened with the
ignition switch in the ACC or
LOCK/OFF position.
- The map lamp and room lamp will stay on continuously if the door is
opened with the ignition switch in
the ON position.
- The map lamp and room lamp will go out immediately if the ignition
switch is changed to the ON posi-
tion or all doors are locked.
- To turn off the DOOR mode, press the DOOR button (3) once
again (not pressed).
✽ ✽ NOTICE• The DOOR mode and ROOM
mode can not be selected at the
same time.
• When the lamp is turned on by pressing the lens (1), the lamp does
not turn off even if the DOOR
mode or ROOM mode is not
selected (not pressed).
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Luggage lamp (if equipped) DOOR : The light comes on whenthe tailgate is opened.
 OFF : The light stays off at all times.
 ON : The light stays on at all times.
Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped) : The lamp will turn on if this button is pressed.
 : The lamp will turn off if this button is pressed.✽ ✽NOTICETurn off the lamp before returning
the sunvisor to its original position.
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4✽
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NOTICEIf you want to defrost and defog the
front windshield, refer to
“Windshield defrosting and defog-
ging” in this section.
Rear window defrosterThe defroster heats the window to
remove frost, fog and thin ice from
the rear window, while the engine is
running. To activate the rear window
defroster, press the rear window
defroster button located in the center
facia switch panel. The indicator on
the rear window defroster button illu-
minates when the defroster is ON.
If there is heavy accumulation of
snow on the rear window, brush it off
before operating the rear defroster.
The rear window defroster automati-
cally turns off after approximately 20
minutes or when the ignition switch is
turned off. To turn off the defroster,
press the rear window defroster button
again.
Outside rearview mirror defroster
(if equipped)If your vehicle is equipped with the
outside rearview mirror defrosters,
they will operate at the same time you
turn on the rear window defroster.Wiper deicer (if equipped)If your vehicle is equipped with the
wiper deicer, it will operate at the
same time you turn on the rear win-
dow defroster.
DEFROSTER
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the con-ductors bonded to the insidesurface of the rear window,never use sharp instruments orwindow cleaners containingabrasives to clean the window.
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Features of your vehicle
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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1. Fan speed control knob
2. Mode selection knob
3. Temperature control knob
4. Air conditioning button
5. Air intake control button
6. 3rd row air conditioning ON/OFFbutton* (controlled from the front)
7. 3rd row air conditioning fan speed control switch*
* if equipped
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■ Front climate control (Type A) ■
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Front climate control (Type B)■
■3rd row air conditioning control (for Type A)
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4Heating and air conditioning1. Start the engine.
2. Set the mode to the desired posi-
tion.
For improving the effectiveness of
heating and cooling;- Heating:
- Cooling:
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position (if
equipped).
5. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
6. If air conditioning is desired, turn the air conditioning system (if
equipped) on.
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2nd and 3rd row outlet vents (E, F, G, H) (G, H : if equipped)
 The air flow of the 2nd and 3rd row outlet vents is controlled by the front climate control system and delivered through the inside air duct of the floor (E, F, H).
 The air flow of the 2nd and 3rd row outlet vents (E, F, H) may be weaker than the instrument panel vents due to the long air duct.
 Close the air vents (F) in cold weather. The air flow of the 2nd and 3rd row outlet vents may cool a little during heating operation. (Use the 2nd and 3rd
row outlet vents (F, G) during cooling operation.)
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Mode selectionThe mode selection knob controls
the direction of the air flow through
the ventilation system.
Air can be directed to the floor, dash-
board outlets, or windshield. Six
symbols are used to represent MAX
A/C, Face, Bi-Level, Floor, Floor-
Defrost and Defrost air position.
The MAX A/C mode is used to cool
the inside of the vehicle faster.Face-Level (B, D, F)
Air flow is directed toward the upper
body and face. Additionally, each
outlet can be controlled to direct the
air discharged from the outlet.
Bi-Level (B, D, E, C, F, H)
Air flow is directed towards the face
and the floor.
Floor-Level (C, E,H, A, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor, with a small amount of the air
being directed to the windshield and
side window defrosters. Floor/Defrost-Level
(A, C, D, E, H)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor and the windshield with a small
amount directed to the side window
defrosters.
Defrost-Level (A, D)
Most of the air flow is directed to the
windshield with a small amount of air
directed to the side window defrosters.
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4Instrument panel vents
The outlet vents can be opened or
closed separately using the thumb-
wheel (if equipped).
Also, you can adjust the direction of
air delivery from these vents using
the vent control lever as shown.
Temperature controlThe temperature control knob allows
you to control the temperature of the
air flowing from the ventilation system.
To change the air temperature in the
passenger compartment, turn the
knob to the right position for warm and
hot air or left position for cooler air.
Air intake control The air intake control is used to
select the outside (fresh) air position
or recirculated air position.
To change the air intake control posi-
tion, press the control button.
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Recirculated air positionWith the recirculated airposition selected, air
from the passenger
compartment will be
drawn through the heat-
ing system and heated
or cooled according to
the function selected.
Outside (fresh) air position With the outside (fresh)
air position selected, air
enters the vehicle from
outside and is heated or
cooled according to the
function selected.
✽ ✽NOTICEProlonged operation of the heater in
the recirculated air position (with-
out air conditioning selected) may
cause fogging of the windshield and
side windows and the air within the
passenger compartment may
become stale.
In addition, prolonged use of the air
conditioning with the recirculated
air position selected will result in
excessively dry air in the passenger
compartment.
WARNING
 Continue using the climate
control system in the recircu-
lated air position may allow
humidity to increase inside
the vehicle which may fog the
glass and obscure visibility.
 Do not sleep in a vehicle with the air conditioning or heating
system on. It may cause seri-
ous harm or death due to a
drop in the oxygen level
and/or body temperature.
 Continue using the climate control system in the recircu-
lated air position can cause
drowsiness or sleepiness, and
loss of vehicle control. Set the
air intake control to the outside
(fresh) air position as much as
possible while driving.
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