Kia Sportage: Manual climate control system / Heating and air conditioning

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Manual climate control system / Heating and air conditioning

1. Start the engine.

2. Set the mode to the desired position. For improving the effectiveness of heating and cooling;

- Heating:
- Cooling:

3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.

4. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position (if equipped).

5. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.

6. If air conditioning is desired, turn the air conditioning system (if equipped) on.

Manual climate control system

1. Fan speed control knob 2. Front windshield defroster button 3. Rear window defroster button 4. Air conditioning button 5. Air intake control button 6. Mode selection button 7. Temperature c ...

Mode selection

The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the ventilation system. Air can be directed to the floor, dashboard outlets, or windshield. Five symbols are used to rep ...

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