2009 Kia Spectra Owners Manual

Driving your vehicle
When maximum cooling is desired,    Air conditioning system  oper-
set the  temperature control  to the     ation tips
extreme left position and set the air
•  The
air
conditioning
system
includes  a function  that  automati-
cally   turns   the  air   conditioning
compressor  off  if  engine  coolant
temperature  approaches  an  over
heating  level. The air  conditioning
compressor operation  will  resume
once  engine  coolant  temperature
returns to  the normal  range. Also,
the air  conditioning compressor  is
automatically  turned off  for  a  few
seconds  when  the  accelerator  is
fully  depressed  (wide open  throt-
tle).
If  the vehicle  has been  parked  in
direct sunlight  during hot  weather,
open the windows  for a short  time
to let  the hot air inside  the vehicle
escape.
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intake control to the recirculated air
position,  then  set  the  fan  speed
control to the highest speed.
NOTICE
To help  reduce moisture  inside  of
windows   on   rainy  humid   days,
decrease  the  humidity  inside  the
vehicle by  operating the air  condi-
tioning system.
During   air   conditioning    system
operation,  you   may  occasionally
notice  a  slight  change  in  engine
speed at  idle as  the air  condition-
ing compressor cycles on.This is a
normal  system  operation  charac-
teristics.
When  using  the  air  conditioning
system,  monitor  the  temperature
gauge   closely   while  driving   up
hills or in  heavy traffic when  out-
side  temperatures   are  high.  Air
conditioning
system    operation
When  operating the  air condition-
ing system  use the outside (fresh)
air position.
Operating the air  conditioning sys-
tem in  the recirculated air  position
does  provide   maximum   cooling,
however, continual operation in this
mode may cause the air  inside the
vehicle to become stale.
may   cause   engine   overheating.
Continue to use the blower fan but
turn  the  air  conditioning  system
off if  the temperature gauge  indi-
cates engine overheating.
With   opening   the   windows    in
humid  weather   air  conditioning
may  cause to  make  water  drops.
Be careful because excessive water
drop may cause to damage electri-
cal  equipment. In  this case,  close
the  windows and  turn  on the  air
conditioning system.
Use  the   air  conditioning  system
every month  if only  for a few  min-
utes  to  ensure  maximum  system
performance.
When  using   the  air  conditioning
system, you may notice clear water
dripping (or  even puddling) on  the
ground  under the  passenger  side
of the vehicle.This is a normal sys-
tem operation characteristics.
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CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Spectra Manuals
Model Year2009
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