2018 KIA STONIC heater

Heated steering wheel (if
equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, pressing the heated steering wheel button warms the steering
wheel. The indicator on the button will
illuminate.
To turn the steering wheel off, press the button once again. The indicator on
the button will turn off.
It will turn off automatically approxi‐
mately 30 minutes after the heated steering wheel is turned on.
If you turn off the ignition within 30
minutes after pressing the steering
wheel heater button, from next ignition ON, the heater will be off.
CAUTION
•Do not install any grip to operatethe steering wheel. This causesdamage to the heated steeringwheel system.
•When cleaning the heated steeringwheel, do not use an organic sol‐vent such as paint thinner, ben‐zene, alcohol and gasoline. Doingso may damage the surface of thesteering wheel.
•If the surface of steering wheel isdamaged by sharp object, damageto the heated steering wheel com‐ponents could occur.
Horn
To sound the horn, press the horn sym‐
bols on your steering wheel. Check the horn regularly to be sure it operates
properly.
NOTICE
To sound the horn, press the area in‐
dicated by the horn symbol on your
steering wheel (see illustration). The
horn will operate only when this
area is pressed.

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Temperature control
The 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 recir‐ culated air position.
To change the air intake control posi‐
tion, press the control button.
Recirculated air position
With the recirculated air position selected, airfrom the passenger
compartment will bedrawn through the heat‐ing system and heated
or cooled according tothe function selected.
Outside (fresh) air position
With the outside (fresh) air position selected, air
enters the vehicle fromoutside and is heated or
cooled according to thefunction selected.
NOTICE
Prolonged operation of the heater in
the recirculated air position (without
air conditioning selected) may cause
fogging of the windshield and side
windows and the air within the pas‐
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.
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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
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ant label in the vehicle may differ
from the illustration.
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Temperature control
The temperature will increase to the
maximum (HI) by turning the knob to the right extremely.
The temperature will decrease to the
minimum (Lo) by turning the knob to
the left extremely.
When turning the knob, the tempera‐ ture will increase or decrease by 0.5°C/
1°F. When set to the lowest tempera‐
ture setting, the air conditioning will operate continuously.
Temperature conversion
You can switch the temperature mode
between Centigrade to Fahrenheit as
follows: While pressing the OFF button, press
the AUTO button for 4 seconds or
more.
The display will change from Centi‐
grade to Fahrenheit, or from Fahrenheitto Centigrade.
If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, the temperature mode
display will reset to Centigrade.
Air intake control
This 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.
Recirculated air position
With the recirculated air position selected, airfrom the passenger
compartment will bedrawn through the heat‐ing system and heated
or cooled according tothe function selected.
Outside (fresh) air position
With the outside (fresh) air position selected, air
enters the vehicle fromoutside and is heated or
cooled according to thefunction selected.
NOTICE
Prolonged operation of the heater in
the recirculated air position (without
air conditioning selected) may cause
fogging of the windshield and side
windows and the air within the pas‐
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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
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ant label in the vehicle may differ
from the illustration.
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WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING
WARNING
nWindshield heating
Do not use the or positionduring cooling operation in extreme‐ly humid weather. The difference be‐tween the temperature of the out‐side air and that of the windshieldcould cause the outer surface of thewindshield to fog up, causing loss ofvisibility. In this case, set the modeselection knob or button to the position and fan speed control knobor button to the lower speed.
• For maximum defrosting, set thetemperature 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,
outside rear view mirrors, and all side windows. • Clear all snow and ice from the hood
and air inlet in the cowl grill to im‐
prove heater and defroster efficiency
and to reduce the probability of fog‐
ging up the inside of the windshield.
Manual climate control system
To defog inside windshield
1. Select any fan speed except L

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under the influence of drugs is asdangerous or more dangerous thandriving drunk.You are much more likely to have aserious accident if you drink or takedrugs and drive.If you are drinking or taking drugs,don’t drive. Do not ride with a driverwho has been drinking or takingdrugs. Choose a designated driver orcall a cab.
WARNING
•When you intend to park or stopthe vehicle with the engine on, becareful not to depress the acceler‐ator pedal for a long period oftime. It may overheat the engineor exhaust system and cause fire.
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•When you make a sudden stop orturn the steering wheel rapidly,loose objects may drop on thefloor and it could interfere withthe operation of the foot pedals,possibly causing an accident. Keepall things in the vehicle safely stor‐ed.
•If you do not focus on driving, itmay cause an accident. Be carefulwhen operating what may disturbdriving such as audio or heater. Itis the responsibility of the driverto always drive safely.

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Check the condition and connections of
all cooling system hoses and heater ho‐ ses. Replace any swollen or deteriora‐
ted hoses.
The coolant level should be filled be‐
tween MAX and MIN (F and L) marks on the side of the coolant reservoir when
the engine is cool.
If the coolant level is low, add enough
distilled (deionized) or soft water. Bring the level to MAX (F), but do not overfill.
If frequent additions are required, have
the system inspected by a professional
workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
Recommended engine coolant
• When adding coolant, use only deion‐ ized water or soft water for your ve‐
hicle and never mix hard water in the
coolant filled at the factory. An im‐
proper coolant mixture can result in serious malfunction or engine dam‐
age.
• The engine in your vehicle has alumi‐ num engine parts and must be pro‐
tected by an ethylene-glycol with
phosphate based coolant to prevent corrosion and freezing.
• DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol coolant or mix them with the speci‐
fied coolant.
• Do not use a solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze or lessthan 35% antifreeze, which would re‐
duce the effectiveness of the solu‐
tion.
For mixture percentage, refer to the
following table.
AmbientTempera‐ture
Mixture Percentage(volume)
AntifreezeWater
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