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.
READ NEXT:
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
SEE MORE:
Front inner pillar assembly
Quarter inner panel assembly
Side outer rear extension assembly
Quarter outer panel assembly
Center outer pillar assembly
Pillar outer panel assembly
Side assembly outer panel
Center floor panel
Front seat cross rear member assembly
Center floo
Description and
Operation
Description
The Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) System consists of a throttle body with
an integrated control motor and
throttle position sensor (TPS). Instead of the traditional throttle cable, an
Accelerator Position Sensor GAPS) is used
to receive driver