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Air conditioning system operation tips
•	If the vehicle has been parked in 
direct sunlight during hot weather, 
open the windows for a short time 
to let the hot air inside the vehicle 
escape.
•	 After sufficient cooling has been 
achieved, switch back from the 
recirculated air to the fresh outside air 
position.
•	 To help reduce moisture inside of 
the windows on rainy or humid 
days, decrease the humidity inside 
the vehicle by operating the air 
conditioning system with the windows 
and sunroof closed.
•	 Use the air conditioning system every 
month for a few minutes to ensure 
maximum system performance.
•	 If you operate the air conditioner 
excessively, the difference between 
the temperature of the outside air and 
that of the windshield could cause 
the outer surface of the windshield to 
fog up, causing loss of visibility. In this 
case, set the mode selection knob to 
the 
 position and set the fan speed 
control knob to the lowest speed 
setting.
System maintenance
Cabin air filter
OIK047401L[A] : Outside air, [B] : Recirculated air
[C] : Cabin air filter, [D] : Blower
[E] : Evaporator core, [F] : Heater core
The cabin air filter is installed behind 
the glove box. It filters the dust or other 
pollutants that enter the vehicle through 
the heating and air conditioning system.
We recommend that the cabin air filter 
be replaced by an authorized HYUNDAI 
dealer according to the maintenance 
schedule.
If the vehicle is being driven in severe 
conditions such as dusty or rough roads, 
more frequent climate control filter 
inspections and changes are required.
If the air flow rate suddenly decreases, 
we recommend the system be checked 
at an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.   

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Checking the amount of air 
conditioner refrigerant and 
compressor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is low, 
the performance of the air conditioning 
is reduced. Overfilling also reduces the 
performance of the air conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is found, we 
recommend that the system be inspected by 
an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
NOTICE
It is important that the correct type and 
amount of oil and refrigerant is used. 
Otherwise, damage to the compressor 
and abnormal system operation may 
occur. To prevent damage, the air 
conditioning system in your vehicle 
should only be serviced by trained and 
certified technicians.
 WARNING
Vehicles equipped with R-1234yf
Since the refrigerant is 
mildly flammable and 
operated at high pressure, 
the air conditioning system 
should only be serviced 
by trained and certified 
technicians. It is important 
that the correct type and 
amount of oil and refrigerant 
are used.
All refrigerants should be reclaimed 
with proper equipment.
Venting refrigerants directly to the 
atmosphere is harmful to individuals 
and environment. Failure to heed these 
warnings can lead to serious injuries.
OTM050040L
Air Conditioning refrigerant label
You can find out which air conditioning 
refrigerant is applied to your vehicle on 
the label located inside of the hood.
Example
OHYK059001
Each symbols and specification on 
the air conditioning refrigerant label is 
represented as below:
1.
 Classification o
f refrigerant
2.
 Amount o
f refrigerant
3.
 Classification o
f compressor lubricant
4.
 Caution
5.
 Flammable re
frigerant
6.
 To r
equire registered technician to 
service air conditioning system    

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The actual shape of air conditioner may differ from the illustration.
OTMA050101
AUTOmATIC CLImATE C OnTR OL sYsTEm (IF E QUIppED)
1. Driver’s temperature control knob
2.
 Passenger’
 s temperature control knob
3.
 AUT
O (automatic control) button
4.
 Fr
ont windshield defroster button
5.
 Rear windo
w defroster button
6.
 Air conditioning button 7.
 SYNC butt
on
8.
 OFF button
9.
 Fan speed butt
on
10.
 Mode selection butt
on
11.
 Climat
e control button
12.
 Air intak
e control button   

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Automatic heating and air 
conditioning
The Automatic Climate Control System 
is controlled by setting the desired 
temperature.
1.
 Press the A
UTO button. (3)
The modes, fan speeds, air intake and 
air-conditioning will be controlled 
automatically by the temperature 
setting you select.
2.
 Turn the t
emperature control knob 
(1, 2) to the desired temperature. If 
the temperature is set to the lowest 
setting (Lo), the air conditioning 
system will operate continuously. 
After the interior has cooled 
sufficiently, adjust the knob to 
a higher temperature set point 
whenever possible.
To turn the automatic operation off, 
select any button of the following:
 - Mode selection butt
on
 - Fr
ont windshield defroster button 
(Press the button one more time 
to deselect the front windshield 
defroster function. The ‘AUTO’ sign 
will illuminate on the information 
display once again.)
 - Fan speed con
trol button
The selected function will be 
controlled manually while other 
functions operate automatically.
For your convenience and to improve 
the effectiveness of the climate control, 
use the AUTO button and set the 
temperature to 73°F (23°C).
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 Information
Never place anything near the sensor to 
ensure better control of the heating and 
cooling system.
Manual heating and air 
conditioning
The heating and cooling system can be 
controlled manually by pushing buttons 
other than the AUTO button. In this case, 
the system works sequentially according 
to the order of buttons selected. When 
pressing any button except the AUTO 
button while using automatic operation, 
the functions not selected will be 
controlled automatically.
1.
 Start the engine.
2.
 Set the mode t
o the desired position. 
For improving the effectiveness of 
heating and cooling, select:
 - Hea
ting: 
 - Cooling: 
3. Set the temperature control to the 
desired position.
4.
 Set the air in
take control to the 
outside (fresh) air position.
5.
 Set the f
an speed control to the 
desired speed.
6.
 If air conditioning is desired, turn the 
air conditioning s
ystem on.
7.
 Press the A
UTO button to convert to 
full automatic control of the system.    

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Mode selection (12)
The actual shape of air conditioner may differ from the illustration.
OTMA050100
The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation 
system.   

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Air intake control
This is used to select the outside (fresh) 
air position or recirculated air position.
To change the air intake control position, 
push the control button.
Recirculated air position
With the recirculated air 
position selected, air from the 
passenger compartment will 
be drawn through the heating 
system and heated or cooled 
according to the function 
selected.
Outside (fresh) air position
Type AWith the outside (fresh) air 
position selected, air enters 
the vehicle from outside 
and is heated or cooled 
according to the function 
selected.
Type B
 Information
Using the system in the fresh air position is 
recommended.
Prolonged operation of the heater in the 
recirculated air position (without air 
conditioning selected) can cause fogging of 
the windshield and side windows and the 
air within the passenger compartment will 
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
•	 Continued climate control system 
operation in the recirculated 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 serious harm or death due 
to a drop in the oxygen level and/or 
body temperature.
•	 Continued climate control system 
operation in the recirculated 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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Fan speed control
The fan speed can be set as desired by 
pushing the fan speed control button.
More air is delivered with higher fan 
speeds.
Pressing the OFF button turns off the fan.
NOTICE
Operating the fan when the ignition 
switch is in the ON position could cause 
the battery to discharge. Operate the 
fan when the engine is running.
Air conditioning
Push the A/C button to turn the air 
conditioning system on (indicator light 
will illuminate).
Push the button again to turn the air 
conditioning system off.
OFF mode 
Push the OFF button to turn the climate 
control system off. However, you can still 
operate the mode and 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 in
take control to the 
outside (fresh) air position.
3.
 Set the t
emperature control to the 
desired position.
4.
 Set the f
an speed control to the 
desired speed.
Heating
1. Set the mode to the  position.
2.
 Set the air in
take control to the 
outside (fresh) air position.
3.
 Set the t
emperature control to the 
desired position.
4.
 Set the f
an speed control to the 
desired speed.
5.
 If dehumidified heating is desir
ed, 
turn the air conditioning system on.
If the windshield fogs up, set the mode 
to the 
 or  position.
Operation Tips
•	 To help keep 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 irritation has passed to keep fresh 
air in the vehicle. This will help keep 
the driver alert and comfortable.
•	 To prevent interior fog on the 
windshield, 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 the desired 
temperature.   

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Air conditioning
HYUNDAI Air Conditioning Systems are 
filled with R-1234yf refrigerant.
1.
 Start the engine. Push the air 
conditioning butt
on.
2.
 Set the mode t
o the 
 position.
3.
 Set the air in
take control to the 
outside air or recirculated air position.
4.
 Adjus
t the fan speed control and 
temperature control to maintain 
maximum comfort.
 Information
Your vehicle is filled with R-134a or 
R1234yf according to the regulation in 
your country at the time of production. 
You can find out which air conditioning 
refrigerant is applied to your vehicle on 
the label located inside of the hood. Refer 
to chapter 8 for the location of the air 
conditioning refrigerant label.
NOTICE
•	 The refrigerant system should only 
be serviced by trained and certified 
technicians to insure proper and safe 
operation.
•	 The refrigerant system should be 
serviced in a well-ventilated place.
•	 The air conditioning evaporator 
(cooling coil) shall never be repaired 
or replaced with one removed from 
a used or salvaged vehicle and new 
replacement MAC evaporators shall 
be certified (and labeled) as meeting 
SAE Standard J2842.
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 conditioning system operation 
may cause engine overheating. 
Continue to use the fan but turn the 
air conditioning system off if the 
temperature gauge indicates engine 
overheating.
•	 When 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.