KIA Sportage 2005 - Manual (Page 210)

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Air conditioning
All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are
filled with environmentally friendly
R-134a refrigerant which is not dam-
aging to the ozone layer.
1. Start the engine. Push the air con-
ditioning button.
2. Set the mode to the position.
3. Set the air intake control to the
outside air or recirculated air posi-
tion.
4. Set the temperature control to the
desired position.
5. Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
6. Adjust the fan speed control and
temperature control to maintain
maximum comfort.
• If warmer air is desired at floor
level for bi-level operation, set the
mode to the
position and
adjust the temperature control to
maintain maximum comfort.
• When maximum cooling is
desired, set the temperature con-
trol to the minimum Lo (17°C/62°F)
and set the air intake to the recir-
culated air position, then set the
fan speed control to the highest
speed.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
When using the air conditioning sys-
tem, monitor the temperature gauge
closely while driving up hills or in
heavy traffic when outside tempera-
tures are high. Air conditioning sys-
tem operation may cause engine
overheating. Continue to use the
blower fan but turn the air condi-
tioning system off if the temperature
gauge indicates engine overheating.
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