KIA Sorento 2006 - Manual (Page 175)

Air conditioning
All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are
filled with environmentally friendly
R134a refrigerant which is not dam-
aging to the ozone layer.
1. Start the engine. Push the air con-
ditioning button.
2. Set the mode selection knob to the
face position.
3. Set the air intake control button to
the outside air or recirculated air
position.
4. Set the temperature control knob
to the desired position.
5. Set the fan speed control knob to
the desired speed.
6. Adjust the fan speed control knob
and temperature control knob to
maintain maximum comfort.
• If warmer air is desired at floor level
for bi-level operation, set the mode
selection knob to the
position
and adjust the temperature control
knob to maintain maximum com-
fort.
• When maximum cooling is desired,
rotate the temperature control knob
to the extreme left position and set
the air intake control button to the
recirculated air position, then set
the fan speed control knob to the
highest speed.
DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
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✽ ✽ NOTICE
When using the air conditioning
system, monitor the temperature
gauge closely while driving up hills
or in heavy traffic when outside
temperatures are high. Air condi-
tioning system operation may
cause engine overheating. Continue
to use the blower fan but turn the
air conditioning system off if the
temperature gauge indicates engine
overheating.
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