2018 KIA STONIC air condition

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senger compartment may become
stale.
In addition, prolonged use of the air
conditioning with the recirculated air
position selected will result in exces‐
sively dry air in the passenger com‐
partment.
WARNING
•Continued climate control systemoperation in the recirculated airposition may allow humidity to in‐crease inside the vehicle whichmay fog the glass and obscure vis‐ibility.
•Do not sleep in a vehicle with theair conditioning or heating systemon. It may cause serious harm ordeath due to a drop in the oxygenlevel and/or body temperature.
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•Continued climate control systemoperation in the recirculated airposition can cause drowsiness orsleepiness, and loss of vehicle con‐trol. Set the air intake control tothe outside (fresh) air position asmuch as possible while driving.
Fan speed control
The fan speed can be set to the desired
speed by operating the fan speed con‐ trol knob.
The higher the fan speed is, the more
air is delivered. Pressing the OFF button turns off the
fan.
Air conditioning (A/C)
Press the A/C button to turn the air
conditioning system on (indicator light will illuminate).
Press the button again to turn the air
conditioning system off.

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OFF mode
Press the OFF button to turn off the air
climate control system. However, you can still operate the air intake buttons
as long as the ignition switch is in the
ON position.
System operation
Ventilation
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
Heating
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired, turn the air conditioning system (if
equipped) on.
• If the windshield fogs up, set the mode to the
or position.
Operation Tips
• To keep dust or unpleasant fumes from entering the vehicle through the
ventilation system, temporarily set the air intake control to the recircula‐
ted air position. Be sure to return the
control to the fresh air position when
the irritation has passed to keep
fresh air in the vehicle. This will help keep the driver alert and comforta‐
ble. • 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 obstruc‐
tions.
• 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 conditioning system, and adjust
the temperature control to desired
temperature.
Air conditioning
Kia Air Conditioning Systems are filled
with environmentally friendly refriger‐
ant *
.
1. Start the engine. Push the air con‐ ditioning button.
2. Set the mode to the
position.
* Your vehicle is filled with R-134a or
R-1234yf according to the regula‐tion in your country at the time of
producing. You can find out which air
conditioning refrigerant is applied
your vehicle at the label inside of en‐
gine room. Refer to L

3. Set the air intake control to theoutside air or recirculated air posi‐
tion.
4. Adjust the fan speed control and temperature control to maintain
maximum comfort.
CAUTION
•The refrigerant system should on‐ly be serviced by trained and certi‐fied technicians to insure properand safe operation.
•The refrigerant system should beserviced in a well-ventilated place.
•The air conditioning evaporator(cooling coil) shall never be re‐paired or replaced with one re‐moved from a used or salvagedvehicle and new replacement MACevaporators shall be certified (andlabeled) as meeting SAE StandardJ2842.
NOTICE
•When using the air conditioning
system, monitor the temperature
gauge closely while driving up hills
or in heavy traffic when outside
temperatures are high. Air condi‐
tioning system operation may
cause engine overheating. Contin‐
ue to use the blower fan but turn
the air conditioning system off if
the temperature gauge indicates
engine overheating.
•When opening the windows in hu‐
mid weather air conditioning may
create water droplets inside the
vehicle. Since excessive water
droplets may cause damage to
electrical equipment, air condition‐
ing should only be used with the
windows closed.
Air conditioning system operation tips
• If the vehicle has been parked in di‐ rect sunlight during hot weather,
open the windows for a short time to let the hot air inside the vehicle es‐
cape. • To help reduce moisture inside of the
windows on rainy or humid days, de‐
crease the humidity inside the vehicle
by operating the air conditioning sys‐ tem.
• 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 en‐
sure maximum system performance.
• When using the air conditioning sys‐ tem, you may notice clear waterdripping (or even puddling) on the
ground under the passenger side of
the vehicle. This is a normal system
operation characteristic.
• Operating the air conditioning system in the recirculated air position pro‐vides maximum cooling, however,
continual operation in this mode may
cause the air inside the vehicle to be‐
come stale.
• During cooling operation, you may oc‐ casionally notice a misty air flow be‐
cause of rapid cooling and humid air
intake. This is a normal system oper‐
ation characteristic.

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Climate control air filter (if
equipped)
A : Outside air
B : Recirculated air
C : Climate control air filterD : Blower
E : Evaporator core
F : Heater core
The climate control air filter installed
behind the glove box filters the dust or other pollutants that come into the ve‐
hicle 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 de‐
crease, resulting in moisture accumula‐ tion on the inside of the windshield
even when the outside (fresh) air posi‐
tion is selected. If this happens, have the climate control air filter replaced by
a professional workshop. Kia recom‐
mends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/ service partner.
NOTICE
•Replace the filter according to the
Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is being driven in se‐
vere conditions such as dusty or
rough roads, more frequent air
conditioner filter inspections and
changes are required.
•When the air flow rate suddenly
decreases, have the system
checked by a professional work‐
shop. Kia recommends to visit an
authorized Kia dealer/service part‐
ner.
Air Conditioning refrigerant label
¥
&YBNQMF
5ZQF
"
5ZQF
#
❈ The actual Air Conditioning refriger‐
ant label in the vehicle may differ
from the illustration.
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Each symbols and specification on air
conditioning refrigerant label means as below ; 1. Classification of refrigerant
2. Amount of refrigerant
3. Classification of Compressor lubri‐ cant
You can find out which air conditioning
refrigerant is applied your vehicle at
the label inside of the engine room.
Refer to L

Automatic climate control
system
To defog inside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the desiredposition.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defroster button (
).
4. The air conditioning will be turned on according to the detected ambi‐
ent temperature and outside
(fresh) air position will be selected
automatically. If the air conditioning and outside
(fresh) air position are not selected au‐
tomatically, adjust the corresponding
button manually. If the
position is
selected, lower fan speed is adjusted to a higher fan speed.
To defrost outside windshield
1. Set the fan speed to the highest (extreme right) position.
2. Set the temperature to the ex‐ treme hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defrost button (
). 4. The air conditioning will be turned
on according to the detected ambi‐
ent 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.
Defogging logic (if equipped)
To reduce the possibility of fogging up
the inside of the windshield, the air in‐ take or air conditioning are controlled
automatically according to certain con‐
ditions such as
or position. To
cancel or return to the defogging logic,
do the following.
Manual climate control system

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1. Turn the ignition switch to the ONposition.
2. Turn the mode selection knob to the defrost position (
).
3. Push the air intake control button at least 5 times within 3 seconds.
The indicator light in the air intake con‐
trol button will blink 3 times. It indi‐ cates that the defogging logic is can‐
celed or returned to the programmed
status.
If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, it resets to the defog
logic status.
Automatic climate control system
(if equipped)
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Select the defrost position pressing defrost button (
).
3. While holding the air conditioning button (A/C) pressed, press the air
intake control button at least 5
times within 3 seconds.
The A/C display blinks 3 times. It indi‐ cates that the defogging logic is can‐
celed or returned to the programmed
status.
If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, it is reset to the defog
logic status.
Auto defogging system (Only for
automatic climate control system,
if equipped)
Auto defogging reduces the possibility
of fogging up the inside of the wind‐ shield by automatically sensing the
moisture of inside the windshield and
air flow toward the windshield can in‐ crease.
The auto defogging system operates
when the AUTO mode is on.
For Europe
If your vehicle is equipped with the auto
defogging system, it is automatically
activated when the conditions are met.
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CAUTION
•Use the power outlet only whenthe engine is running and removethe accessory plug after use. Usingthe accessory plug for prolongedperiods of time with the engine offcould cause the battery to dis‐charge.
•Only use 12V electric accessorieswhich are less than 10A in electriccapacity.
•Adjust the air-conditioner or heat‐er to the lowest operating levelwhen using the power outlet.
•Close the cover when not in use.
•Some electronic devices can causeelectronic interference when plug‐ged into a vehicle’s power outlet.These devices may cause exces‐sive audio static and malfunctionsin other electronic systems or de‐vices used in your vehicle.
•Using electrical products which ex‐ceed the limited capacity mightcause heating to the power outletand wiring that could lead to anelectrical breakdown.
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•Always make sure the electricalpart is firmly plugged into thepower outlet. Incomplete pluggingmay cause electrical breakdown.
•Electrical products with a built-inbattery might cause current flow,which could lead to malfunction ofthe electric/ electronic device inyour vehicle. Only use electricalproducts which include reversecurrent prevention.
WARNING
Do not put a finger or a foreign ele‐ment (pin, etc.) into a power outletand do not touch with a wet hand.You may get an electric shock.
USB charger (if equipped)
The USB charger is designed to re‐
charge batteries of small size electrical devices using a USB cable. The electrical
devices can be recharged when the En‐
gine Start/Stop button is in ACC/ON/ START position.
The battery charging state may be
monitored on the electrical device.
Disconnect the USB cable from the USB
port after use. • Some devices are not supported for fast charging but will be charged withnormal speed.
• Use the USB charger when the engine is running to prevent battery dis‐
charge.
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