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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL

Fan speed control knob

Front windshield defroster button

Rear window defroster button

Using the infotainment/climate switchable controller

Mode selection buttons

A/C button

Air intake control button

Rear/3rd row A/C button

Temperature control knob

Defrost Outside and/or Inside Windshield:

Turn front fan knob to the highest position
Turn temperature control knob to hottest position
Press the front defrost button

Air Flow Modes

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

Quick Tips:

Defrost mode opens Fresh Air Vent to help dehumidify the air and improve Defroster performance
MAX A/C Mode automatically engages Recirculated Air
Keep inside glass as clean as possible to reduce window fogging

3rd Row Climate Control

3rd Row air conditioning ON/OFF button

3rd Row fan speed control knob

Reminders:

Warm air may flow in through vents if 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

Certain features are available only on select Kia models.

Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.

Your Automatic Climate Control system may differ from those in the illustrations. Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation.

Using Guide

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