AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL

Driver’s temperature control knob

Front windshield defroster button

Rear window defroster button

Auto Climate indicator

Circulation control button

Infotainment/Climate Control

Driver’s temperature setting

A/C on/off button

Fan speed control buttons

Mode selection button

A/C Sync button

Passenger temperature setting

Passenger temperature control knob

Air Flow Modes

To select Air Flow Modes, press the mode buttons to choose the desired mode:

Reminders:

  • A/C button indicator will not illuminate if the desired adjusted temperature is greater than that of the ambient temperature. 
  • Recirculation modes:Vehicle will automatically switch to recirculation mode when Max A/C is turned on
Climate Control Auto Function
  1. Press AUTO CLIMATE to select Full Auto Operation. Press once for the air flow high setting, twice for medium setting and once more for the lower setting. The Auto setting automatically controls the airflow modes, fan speeds, air intake and air conditioning according to the temperature setting selected 
  2. Press  to set desired fan speed 
  3. Rotate the knob to set desired temperature

Defrost Outside Windshield:

  1. Set Front Fan Speed to the highest position 
  2. Set Temperature to Hot 
  3. Press the Front Defrost button 

Quick Tips:

  • Defrost mode activates A/C and opens Fresh Air vent to help dehumidify the air and improve Defroster performance 
  • During Auto Operation, the A/C indicator may NOT illuminate. The fan speed, air intake, air flow and air conditioning may automatically be engaged at any time to reach desired temperature and reduce humidity 
  • Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging
Auto Defogging System (ADS)

Auto defogging is designed to reduce the fogging up of the inside of the windshield by automatically sensing the moisture of the inside of the windshield. The system will automatically change to defrost mode in certain conditions. 

Auto Defogging is set ON by default and will operate when the Climate Control system is ON. To cancel Auto Defogging, press the Front Defrost button for three seconds when the ignition is on (ADS OFF icon will illuminate). To turn Auto Defogging on again, press the Front Defrost button for three seconds.

Quick Tips:

  • Defrost mode activates A/C and opens Fresh Air vent to help dehumidify the air and improve Defroster performance 
  • During Auto Operation, the A/C indicator may NOT illuminate. The fan speed, air intake, air flow and air conditioning may automatically be engaged at any time to reach desired temperature and reduce humidity 
  • Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging

Reminders:

  • Pressing any button during AUTO operation will deactivate the AUTO function and switch to manual mode, except for Temperature Control 
  • When in AUTO mode, Air Flow Mode and Fan Speed do not display on the Climate Control Display 
  • Warm air may flow in through the vents if the Recirculated Air button is not pressed ON (LED lit) 
  • Continuous use of the climate control system in the recirculated air position may allow humidity to increase inside the vehicle, which may fog the glass and obscure visibility and/or cause smell/odor

Certain features are available only on select Kia models.

Your Automatic Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations.

Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information. 

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