Kia Sportage: System operation
The climate control system uses cooling
and heating to help maintain a pleasant
environment inside the vehicle.
System operation
Ventilation
- Set the mode to the
position.
- Set the air intake control to the outside
(fresh) air position.
- Set the temperature control to the
desired position.
- Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
Heating
- Set the mode to the position.
- Set the air intake control to the outside
(fresh) air position.
- Set the temperature control to the
desired position.
- Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
- If dehumidified heating is desired,
turn the air conditioning system on.
- If the windshield fogs up, set the
mode to the or position.
Operation tips
- To keep dust or unpleasant fumes
from entering the vehicle through the
ventilation system, temporarily set the
air intake control to the recirculated
air position. Be sure to return the control
to the fresh air position when the
irritation has passed to keep fresh air
in the vehicle. This will help keep the
driver alert and comfortable.
- Air for the heating/cooling system is
drawn in through the grilles just at the
base of the windshield. Care should
be taken that these are not blocked
by leaves, snow, ice or other obstructions.
- To prevent fog from forming on the
inside of the windshield:
- Set the air intake control to the
fresh air position and the fan speed
to the desired position.
- Turn on the air conditioning system,
and adjust the temperature
control to desired temperature.
Air conditioning (A/C)
All Kia air conditioning systems are filled
with R-1234yf refrigerant.
- Start the vehicle. Press the A/C button.
- Set the mode to the
position.
- Set the air intake control to the outside-
air or recirculated air position.
- Adjust the fan speed control and temperature
control to maintain maximum
comfort.
CAUTION
- The refrigerant system should only be
serviced by trained and certified technicians
to insure proper and safe
operation.
- The refrigerant system should be serviced
in a well-ventilated place.
- The air conditioning evaporator (cooling
coil) shall never be repaired or
replaced with one removed from a
used or salvaged vehicle and new
replacement MAC evaporators shall
be certified (and labeled) as meeting
SAE Standard J2842.
CAUTION
Excessive air conditioning use
When using the air conditioning system,
monitor the temperature gauge closely
while driving up hills or in heavy traffic
when outside temperatures are high. Air
conditioning system operation may
cause vehicle overheating. Continue to
use the blower fan but turn the air conditioning
system off if the temperature
gauge indicates vehicle overheating.
CAUTION
The air conditioning system should only
be used with the windows and sunroof
closed to prevent condensation inside
the vehicle that may cause damage to
electrical components.
Air conditioning system operation
tips
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The climate control air filter installed
behind the glove box filters the dust or
other pollutants that come into the vehicle
from the outside through the heating
and air conditioning system.
When the amount of refrigerant is low,
the performance of the air conditioning
is reduced. Overfilling also has a negative
impact on the air conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation
The manual climate control system uses cooling and heating to help maintain a
pleasant environment inside the vehicle.
Fan speed control knob
Front windshield defroster button
Rear window
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Repair procedures
Replacement
1. Remove the front wheel & tire.
Tightening torque: 88.3 ~ 07.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft)
CAUTION
Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the front wheel & tire (A).
2. Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the lo
Components and Components Location
Components
Connector Pin Information
Connector A (14 Pin)
Ground 1
A_ACC
A_IGN2
A_IGN1
VBAT_CPU
VBAT_LOAD
Ground 2
-
O_Exterior buzzer
O_ACC Relay
O_IGN1 Relay
O_IGN2 Relay
O_Starter Relay
-
Connector В (26 Pin)
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