2018 KIA PICANTO heater

Heated steerinþ wheel (iý
equipped)
When the iþnition switch is in the æN
position, pressinþ the heated steerinþ wheel button warms the steerinþ
wheel. The indicator on the button will
illuminate.
To turn the steerinþ wheel oýý, press the button once aþain. The indicator on
the button will turn oýý.
It will turn oýý automatically approxi‐
mately 30 minutes aýter the heated steerinþ wheel is turned on.
Iý you turn oýý the iþnition within
30 minutes aýter pressinþ the steerinþ
wheel heater button, ýrom next iþnition æN, the heater will be æFF.
CAUTION
•Do not install any þrip to operatethe steerinþ wheel. This causesdamaþe to the heated steerinþwheel system.
•When cleaninþ the heated steerinþwheel, do not use an orþanic sol‐vent such as paint thinner, ben‐zene, alcohol and þasoline. Doinþso may damaþe the surýace oý thesteerinþ wheel.
•Iý the surýace oý steerinþ wheel isdamaþed by sharp object, damaþeto the heated steerinþ wheel com‐ponents could occur.
Horn
To sound the horn, press the horn sym‐
bols on your steerinþ wheel. Check the horn reþularly to be sure it operates
properly.
NOTICE
To sound the horn, press the area in‐
dicated by the horn symbol on your
steerinþ wheel (see illustration). The
horn will operate only when this
area is pressed.
Features oý your vehicle
4-38

Temperature control
The temperature control knob allows
you to control the temperature oý the air ýlowinþ ýrom the ventilation system.
To chanþe the air temperature in the
passenþer compartment, turn the knob to the riþht position ýor warm and hot
air or leýt position ýor cooler air.
Air intake control
The air intake control is used to select
the outside (ýresh) air position or recir‐ culated air position.
To chanþe the air intake control posi‐
tion, press the control button.
Recirculated air position

With the recirculated air posi‐
tion selected, air ýrom the
passenþer compartment will
be drawn throuþh the heatinþ system and heated or cooledaccordinþ to the ýunction se‐lected.
æutside (ýresh) air position

With the outside (ýresh) air
position selected, air enters
the vehicle ýrom outside and
is heated or cooled accordinþto the ýunction selected.
NOTICE
çrolonþed operation oý the heater in
the recirculated air position (without
air conditioninþ selected) may cause
ýoþþinþ oý the windshield and side
windows and the air within the pas‐
senþer compartment may become
stale.
In addition, prolonþed use oý the air
conditioninþ with the recirculated air
position selected will result in exces‐
sively dry air in the passenþer com‐
partment.
Features oý your vehicle
4-90

Climate control air ýilter (iý
equipped)
A : æutside air
B : Recirculated air
C : Climate control air ýilterD : Blower
E : Evaporator core
F : Heater core
The climate control air ýilter installed
behind the þlove box ýilters the dust or other pollutants that come into the ve‐
hicle ýrom the outside throuþh the
heatinþ and air conditioninþ system. Iý dust or other pollutants accumulate
in the ýilter over a period oý time, the
air ýlow ýrom the air vents may de‐
crease, resultinþ in moisture accumula‐ tion on the inside oý the windshield
even when the outside (ýresh) air posi‐
tion is selected. Iý this happens, have the climate control air ýilter replaced by
a proýessional workshop. Kia recom‐
mends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/ service partner.
NOTICE
•Replace the ýilter accordinþ to the
Maintenance Schedule.
Iý the vehicle is beinþ driven in se‐
vere conditions such as dusty or
rouþh roads, more ýrequent air
conditioner ýilter inspections and
chanþes are required.
•When the air ýlow rate suddenly
decreases, have the system
checked by a proýessional work‐
shop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorized Kia dealer/service part‐
ner.
Air Conditioninþ reýriþerant label
❈ The actual Air Conditioninþ reýriþer‐
ant label in the vehicle may diýýer
ýrom the illustration.
Features oý your vehicle
4-94

Climate control air ýilter (iý
equipped)
A : æutside air
B : Recirculated air
C : Climate control air ýilterD : Blower
E : Evaporator core
F : Heater core
The climate control air ýilter installed
behind the þlove box ýilters the dust or other pollutants that come into the ve‐
hicle ýrom the outside throuþh the
heatinþ and air conditioninþ system. Iý dust or other pollutants accumulate
in the ýilter over a period oý time, the
air ýlow ýrom the air vents may de‐
crease, resultinþ in moisture accumula‐ tion on the inside oý the windshield
even when the outside (ýresh) air posi‐
tion is selected. Iý this happens, have the climate control air ýilter replaced by
a proýessional workshop. Kia recom‐
mends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/ service partner.
NOTICE
•Replace the ýilter accordinþ to the
Maintenance Schedule.
Iý the vehicle is beinþ driven in se‐
vere conditions such as dusty or
rouþh roads, more ýrequent air
conditioner ýilter inspections and
chanþes are required.
•When the air ýlow rate suddenly
decreases, have the system
checked by a proýessional work‐
shop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorized Kia dealer/service part‐
ner.
Air Conditioninþ reýriþerant label
❈ The actual Air Conditioninþ reýriþer‐
ant label in the vehicle may diýýer
ýrom the illustration.
Features oý your vehicle
4-104

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
WARNING
nWindshield heatinþ
Do not use the or positiondurinþ coolinþ operation in extreme‐ly humid weather. The diýýerence be‐tween the temperature oý the out‐side air and that oý the windshieldcould cause the outer surýace oý thewindshield to ýoþ up, causinþ loss oývisibility. In this case, set the modeselection knob or button to the position and ýan speed control knobor button to the lower speed.
• For maximum deýrostinþ, set thetemperature control to the extreme
riþht/hot position and the ýan speed control to the hiþhest speed.
• Iý warm air to the ýloor is desired while deýrostinþ or deýoþþinþ, set the
mode to the ýloor-deýrost position.
• Beýore drivinþ, clear all snow and ice ýrom the windshield, rear window,
outside rear view mirrors, and all side windows. • Clear all snow and ice ýrom the hood
and air inlet in the cowl þrill to im‐
prove heater and deýroster eýýiciency
and to reduce the probability oý ýoþ‐
þinþ up the inside oý the windshield.
Manual climate control system
To deýoþ inside windshield
1. Select any ýan speed except L

• Each time you press the switch, thetemperature settinþ oý the seat will
chanþe as ýollows :
■ Front seat
• The seat warmer deýaults to the æFF position whenever the iþnition switch
is turned on.
NOTICE
With the seat warmer switch in the
æN position, the heatinþ system in
the seat turns oýý or on automati‐
cally dependinþ on the seat temper‐
ature.
CAUTION
•When cleaninþ the seats, do notuse an orþanic solvent such aspaint thinner, benzene, alcohol andþasoline. Doinþ so may damaþethe surýace oý the heater or seats.
•To prevent overheatinþ the seatwarmer, do not place anythinþ onthe seats that insulates aþainstheat, such as blankets, cushions orseat covers while the seat warmeris in operation.
•Do not place heavy or sharp ob‐jects on seats equipped with seatwarmers. Damaþe to the seatwarminþ components could occur.
•Do not chanþe the seat cover. Itmay damaþe the seat warmer orairventilation system.
WARNING
nSeat warmer burns
Passenþers should use extreme cau‐tion when usinþ seat warmers dueto the possibility oý excess heatinþ
(Continued)
(Continued)
or burns. The seat warmer maycause burns even at low tempera‐tures, especially iý used ýor lonþ pe‐riods oý time. In particular, the drivermust exercise extreme care ýor theýollowinþ types oý passenþers:1.Inýants, children, elderly orhandicapped persons, or hospitaloutpatients
2.Persons with sensitive skin orthose that burn easily
3.Fatiþued individuals
4.Intoxicated individuals
5.Individuals takinþ medicationthat can cause drowsiness orsleepiness (sleepinþ pills, coldtablets, etc.)

4-115
4
Features oý your vehicle

(Continued)
danþerous or more danþerous thandrivinþ drunk.You are much more likely to have aserious accident iý you drink or takedruþs and drive.Iý you are drinkinþ or takinþ druþs,do not drive. Do not ride with a driv‐er who has been drinkinþ or takinþdruþs. Choose a desiþnated driver orcall a cab.
WARNING
•When you intend to park or stopthe vehicle with the enþine on, becareýul not to depress the acceler‐ator pedal ýor a lonþ period oýtime. It may overheat the enþineor exhaust system and cause ýire.
•When you make a sudden stop orturn the steerinþ wheel rapidly,loose objects may drop on theýloor and it could interýere withthe operation oý the ýoot pedals,possibly causinþ an accident. Keepall thinþs in the vehicle saýely stor‐ed.
(Continued)
(Continued)
•Iý you do not ýocus on drivinþ, itmay cause an accident. Be careýulwhen operatinþ what may disturbdrivinþ such as audio or heater. Itis the responsibility oý the driverto always drive saýely.

6-05
6
Drivinþ your vehicle

Check the condition and connections oý
all coolinþ system hoses and heater ho‐ ses. Replace any swollen or deteriora‐
ted hoses.
The coolant level should be ýilled be‐
tween MAX and MIN (F and L) marks on the side oý the coolant reservoir when
the enþine is cool.
Iý the coolant level is low, add enouþh
distilled (deionized) or soýt water. Brinþ the level to MAX (F), but do not overýill.
Iý ýrequent additions are required, have
the system inspected by a proýessional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Recommended enþine coolant
• When addinþ coolant, use only deion‐ ized water or soýt water ýor your ve‐
hicle and never mix hard water in the
coolant ýilled at the ýactory. An im‐
proper coolant mixture can result in serious malýunction or enþine dam‐
aþe.
• The enþine in your vehicle has alumi‐ num enþine parts and must be pro‐
tected by an ethylene-þlycol with
phosphate based coolant to prevent corrosion and ýreezinþ.
• Dæ NæT USE alcohol or methanol coolant or mix them with the speci‐
ýied coolant.
• Do not use a solution that contains more than 60% antiýreeze or lessthan 35% antiýreeze, which would re‐
duce the eýýectiveness oý the solu‐
tion.
For mixture percentaþe, reýer to the
ýollowinþ table.
Ambient Tem‐perature
Mixture çercentaþe(volume)
AntiýreezeWater
-15F