2022 KIA SORENTO air condition

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Safety Precautions
Be sure to keep the following instructions. Otherwise, it may cause minor injury or system
damage.
\334\334Operation
Use the system with the vehicle started.
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When you use the system for a long time with the vehicle stopped, it may\
cause battery discharge.
Do NOT arbitrarily install an unauthorised aftermarket product in your vehicle.
\225Using unapproved products may cause an error while using the system.
\225System errors caused by installing unapproved products are not covered under the warranty.
\334\334System handling
Do NOT apply excessive force to the system.
\225When you apply excessive pressure to the screen, the LCD panel or touch panel may get damaged.
To clean the screen or button panel, first turn off the vehicle and then use a dry, soft
cloth to wipe it.
\225Do not wipe using a rough or hard cloth, chemical fibre, organic solvent (e.g. alcohol, benzene, thinner), or air
freshener. The panel surface may become scratched or damaged due to a chemical reaction.
When you install an air freshener on the air conditioner vent, the surface may be
deformed due to leakage.
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If you experience any problems with the system, contact your place of purchase or dealer.

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Safety Precautions
Be sure to keep the following instructions. Otherwise, it may cause minor injury or system
damage.
\334\334Operation
Use the system with the vehicle started.
\225 When you use the system for a long time with the vehicle stopped, it may cause battery discharge.
Do NOT arbitrarily install an unauthorized aftermarket product in your vehicle.
\225Using unapproved products may cause an error while using the system.
\225System errors caused by installing unapproved products are not covered under the warranty.
\334\334System handling
Do NOT apply excessive force to the system.
\225 When you apply excessive pressure to the screen, the LCD panel or touch panel may get damaged.
To clean the screen or button panel, first turn off the vehicle and then use a dry, soft
cloth to wipe it.
\225Do not wipe using a rough or hard cloth, chemical fiber, organic solvent (e.g. alcohol, benzene, thinner), or air
freshener. The panel surface may become scratched or damaged due to a chemical reaction.
When you install an air freshener on the air conditioner vent, the surface may be
deformed due to leakage.
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If you experience any problems with the system, contact your place of purchase or dealer.

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Using the climate control function (if equipped)
You can check and adjust the climate system settings on the screen.0000
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For more information about how to use the heater and air conditioner, refer to Owner's
Manual of the vehicle.
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When you manipulate the climate control system while using the product, the climate
settings appear on the upper part of the screen (if equipped).
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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
1 Perform any of the following methods:
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CLIMATE] button on the climate control system.
\225On the All Menus screen, press Climate.
2 Select and then change the settings.
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a a Returns to the previous step.
b b Shows the set temperature for the driver's seat.
c c Shows the set temperature for the passenger seat.
d d Shows the current airflow direction.
e e Shows the current fan speed.
f f Shows whether the automatic temperature control function is on or off.
g g Shows whether the A/C is on or off.
h h Shows whether the SYNC function, which syncs the driver's seat temperature with the
passenger seat temperature, is on or off.
i i Configure specific climate control function settings.
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Available settings may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
j j Shows the outside temperature of the vehicle.

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Voice recognition
With the voice recognition function, you can access various functions of the infotainmen\
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system without manipulating the screen or buttons. This function prevents driver distraction
and dangerous situations.
Use voice commands to access various functions easily.0000
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The system can recognize the specified voice commands.
> See "Available voice commands"
or " Viewing the voice recognition help."
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Note the following for accurate delivery of command when saying it.
000DPronounce a command accurately and naturally like a conversation.
000DKeep the correct posture and say commands toward the direction of the microphone.
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Voice recognition is automatically ended when:
000DYou make or receive a call.
000DThe front or rear cameras operate (if equipped).
000DThe
[RADIO] or [MEDIA] button is pressed to perform another function.
000DRerouting or other unexpected action is made due to deviation from the route during
guidance.
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Voice recognition may not work properly when:
000DThe sunroof or windows are open so the wind is strong.
000DThe fan speed of the air conditioner or heater is high (level 3 or below is
recommended).
000DThe vehicle is passing through a tunnel.
000DThe vehicle is driving on an unpaved road and its noise and vibration are loud.
000DNoise is loud due to a heavy rain or storm.
Using the voice recognition function
1 On the steering wheel, press the Voice Recognition button.
Voice recognition starts along with voice guidance.
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To skip the voice guidance, press the Voice Recognition button on the steering wheel.

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When you use a command starting with "Find," the system searches for locations within
the state or province where your vehicle is currently located. To search for locations in
another state or province, say the state or province name first and then say the location
you want.
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Some commands, such as "Cancel Route " or "Show Route," are available only when a
destination is set.
Radio commands
Command Function
FM <87.5 to 107.9> Turn on the FM radio with that frequency.
AM <530 to 1710> Turn on the AM radio with that frequency.
SiriusXM <0 to 999> Turn on the SiriusXM radio with that channel number.
Tune to SiriusXM
<0 to 999> Tune on the SiriusXM radio with that channel number.
Tune to
Turn on the SiriusXM radio with that channel name.
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Some commands are recognizable in English only.
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Some commands may not be supported, depending on the vehicle model and f\
unctions.
Vehicle control commands (if equipped)
Command Function
Climate On/Off Turn on or off the climate control.
Air Conditioner
On/Off Can turn on or off the air conditioner.
Heat On/Off Can turn on or off the heater.
Fan High/Low Used to set the fan level.
Set Fan to windshield/
Face/Feet Used to set the air direction.
Warmer/Cooler Set the climate control temperature.
Open/Close all windows Open or close all windows.
Open/Close the
windows Open or close the driver-side window.
Open/Close the
passenger's window Open or close the passenger-side window.

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Climate (if equipped)
You can configure the operation environment for climate control system.
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The screen may differ depending on the vehicle model and specifications.
Recirculate Air (if equipped)
You can set to keep the inside air pleasant by blocking inflow of outside air.
\225Activate upon Washer Fluid Use
: Sets to automatically switch to the inside air circulation
mode to prevent inflow of washer fluid scent when spraying washer fluid.
Automatic Ventilation (if equipped)
You can set to prevent condensation inside and keep inside air pleasant using this feature.
\225 Auto Dehumidify: Once the inside air circulation mode has been used for a long time, it
is switched to the outside air inflow mode to prevent condensation.
\225Scheduled Ventilation: Automatically ventilates the cabin at the scheduled time.
Ventilation occurs while the vehicle is off.
Defog/Defrost Options (if equipped)
You can set to enable the defogger to secure driver visibility.
\225Defog/Defrost: When the sensor detects humidity on the windshield and glasses, it
enables the outside air inflow mode and air conditioner for defogging and defrosting.
\225Auto Defog: When the sensor detects fog on the windshield, the automatic ventilation is
run for defogging.
Climate Features (if equipped)
You can set or change the settings for the climate system.
\225Lock Rear Climate Controls: Prevents changes to the climate control system from rear
seats.
\225Rear Climate Controls: Used to move to the climate control screen for the rear seat. You
can check or set the climate status for the rear seat (if equipped).
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For more information about controlling the rear-seat climate control system:
> see "Using
the rear-seat climate control function (if equipped)"