Kia Sportage: Automatic climate control system
The automatic climate control system uses cooling and heating to help
maintain a
pleasant environment inside the vehicle.

Type A (button)

Type B (control panel)
- Driver's temperature control knob
- Passenger's temperature control knob
- AUTO (automatic control) button
- OFF button
- Fan speed control button
- Mode selection button
- Front windshield defroster button
- Rear window defroster button
- SYNC button
- Air intake control button
- Air conditioning (A/C) button
- Front glass heater (if equipped)
- Infotainment/climate control mode switching button
NOTICE
Operating the blower when the ignition switch is in the ON position
could cause the
battery to discharge. Operate the blower when the engine is running.
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Press the button on the switchable controller
to switch between infotainment
system or climate control panel.
Press and hold the button to select the
default mode for the control panel.
Swi
Press the AUTO button.
The modes, fan speeds, air intake and
air-conditioning will be controlled
automatically by setting the temperature.
Type A (button)
Type B (control panel)
You
The heating and cooling system can be controlled manually by pressing buttons
other than the AUTO button.
In this case, the system works sequentially according to the order of buttons
selected
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Components and Components
Location
Component Location
Description and Operation
Description
1. The intake actuator is located at the blower unit.
2. It regulates the intake door by signal from control unit.
3. Pressing the intake selection switch will shift between recirculation a
Repair procedures
Inspection
1. Disconnect the ignition switch connector (B) and key warning switch
connector (A) from under the steering column.
2. Check for continuity between the terminals.
3. If continuity is not specified, replace the switch.
Removal
1. Disconnect the nega