Kia Sportage: General Information, Troubleshooting, Special Service Tools
Kia Sportage Third generation (SL) - (2011-2016) - Service and Repair Manual / Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning / General Information, Troubleshooting, Special Service Tools
General Information
Specification
Air Conditioner
Blower Unit
Heater And Evaporator Unit
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem Symptoms Table
Before replacing or repairing air conditioning components, first determine if the malfunction is due to the refrigerant charge, air flow or compressor.
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, replace these parts.
After collecting the malfunction, check the complete system to ensure that performance is satisfactory.
Special Service Tools
Special Service Tools
READ NEXT:
General Safety Information and
Caution
Instructions
When Handling Refrigerant
1. R-134a liquid refrigerant is highly volatile. A drop on the skin of your
hand could result in localized frostbite.
When handling the refrigerant,
Repair procedures
Refrigerant System Service Basics
Refrigerant Recovery
Use only service equipment that is U.L-listed and is certified to meet the
requirements of SAE J2210 to remove
4FC-134a(R-134a) from t
SEE MORE:
Driving on grades
Reduce the speed and shift to a lower
gear before you start down a long or
steep downgrade. If you don't shift
down, you might have to use your
brakes so much that they would get hot
and no longer operate efficiently.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and
reduce your speed to around 45
Instrument panel overview/Engine compartment
Instrument panel overview
Audio remote control button
Driver's front air bag
Horn
Driving Assist button
Instrument cluster
Light control/turn signals lever
Wiper and washer control lever
Infotainment system
Hazard warning flasher switch
Climate control system/
Content
- Home
- Kia Sportage - Fifth generation (NQ5) - (2022-2026) - Owner's Manual
- Kia Sportage - Second generation (JEKM) (2005-2015) - Body Workshop Manual
- Kia Sportage Third generation (SL) - (2011-2016) - Service and Repair Manual
- Sitemap
- Top articles
