2010 Kia Sportage Owners Manual

Driving your vehicle
Air conditioning
•   If  warmer  air  is  desired  at  floor
Air conditioning  system oper-
level for bi-level operation, set  the    ation tips
All Kia Air Conditioning  Systems are
filled  with   environmentally   friendly
R-134a refrigerant which is not dam-
aging to the ozone layer.
mode  to   the
adjust the  temperature  control to
maintain maximum comfort.
position  and     •  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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When
maximum
cooling
is
1.
Start the engine. Push the air con-
ditioning button.
desired, set the  temperature con-
trol to  the minimum  (Lo)  and set     •  To  help reduce  moisture inside  of
2.
3.
Set the mode to the
position.
the air  intake   to the  recirculated
air   position,   then   set   the   fan
speed   control    to   the   highest
speed.
windows   on   rainy  humid   days,
decrease  the  humidity  inside  the
vehicle by  operating the air  condi-
tioning system.
Set  the  air  intake  control  to  the
outside air or recirculated air posi-
tion.
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6.
Set the temperature  control to the
desired position.
Set  the fan  speed  control  to  the
desired speed.
Adjust  the fan  speed control  and
temperature   control  to   maintain
maximum comfort.
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  operating  charac-
teristic.
Use  the   air  conditioning  system
every month  if only  for a few  min-
utes  to  ensure  maximum  system
performance.
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.
•  When  using  the   air  conditioning
system, you may notice clear water
dripping (or  even pudding)  on  the
ground   under the passenger  side
of the vehicle.This is a normal sys-
tem operating characteristic.
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CategoriesKia Manuals, Kia Sportage Manuals
Model Year2010
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ali on Jun 18, 2015.

I think it is good and helpful thanks


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Dr Charles Carson on Feb 28, 2014.

Excellent manual


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