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:
Your vehicle is equipped with an
advanced supplemental restraint (air
bag) system and lap/shoulder belts at
both the driver and passenger seating
position.
Driver's front air bag
Passenger's front air bag
The indication of the system's presence
are the letters "AIR B
Components and
Components Location
Component Location
Description and
Operation
Description
1. Heater unit includes mode control actuator and temperature control
actuator.
2. Temperature control actuator is located at the heater unit. It regulates the
temperature by the pr