Kia Sorento XM Owner's Manual.

Manual Heating and Air Conditioning

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The heating and cooling system can be operated manually by pressing the buttons or turning the knob(s), except the AUTO button. In this case, the system operates in sequence according to the order in which the buttons or knobs are selected.

1. Start the engine.

2. Set the mode to the desired position for improved heating and cooling;

- Heating:- Cooling:


- Cooling:3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.


3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.

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

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

6. If air conditioning is required, turn on the air conditioning system.

Press the AUTO button to switch to fully automatic control of the system.

Mode Selection

The mode selection button controls the direction of the air flow through the

The mode selection button controls the direction of airflow through the ventilation system.

The airflow outlet is changed as follows:

Refer to the illustration in the “Manual climate control system”.

Refer to the illustration in the Manual Climate Control System section.

Face Level

Air flow is directed toward the upper body and face. Additionally, each outlet

Airflow is directed to the upper body and face. In addition, each vent can be adjusted to direct the air flowing out of the outlet.

Bi-Level

Air flow is directed towards the face and the floor.

Airflow is directed to the face and floor.

Floor Level

Most of the air flow is directed to the floor, with a small amount of the air

Most of the airflow is directed to the floor, with a small amount directed to the windshield and side window defroster vents.

Floor/Defrost Level

Most of the air flow is directed to the floor and the windshield with a small

Most of the airflow is directed to the floor and windshield, with a small amount directed to the side window defroster vents.

Defrost Level

Most of the air flow is directed to the windshield with a small amount of air

Most of the airflow is directed to the windshield, with a small amount directed to the side window defroster vents.

Instrument Panel Vents

The outlet vents can be opened or closed separately using the thumbwheel (if

The vents can be opened or closed individually using the adjustment ring (if equipped).

You can also adjust the direction of airflow from these vents using the ventilation control lever, as shown in the illustration.

Temperature Control

The temperature will increase to the maximum (HI) by turning the knob to the

The temperature will increase to maximum (HI) when the knob is turned fully to the right.

The temperature will decrease to minimum (Lo) when the knob is turned fully to the left.

Each turn of the knob will increase or decrease the temperature by 1°F/0.5 °C. When the minimum temperature is set, the air conditioner will operate continuously.

Independent Temperature Control for Driver and Passenger Sides

1. Press the DUAL button to operate the driver and passenger side temperature

1. Press the DUAL button to control the driver and passenger temperatures individually. If the passenger temperature knob is used, the system will also automatically switch to DUAL mode.

2. Use the left temperature knob to adjust the driver side temperature. Use the right temperature knob to adjust the passenger side temperature.

When the driver side temperature is set to the highest (HI) or lowest (Lo) temperature, DUAL mode is deactivated for maximum heating or cooling.

Same Temperature Control for Driver and Passenger Sides

1. Press the DUAL button again to turn off DUAL mode. The passenger side temperature will be set to the same temperature as the driver side.

2. Turn on the driver side temperature control switch. The driver and passenger side temperatures will be controlled equally.

Temperature Unit Conversion

You can change the temperature unit from Celsius to Fahrenheit as follows:

While holding the OFF button, press and hold the AUTO button for 3 seconds or more.

The display will change from the Celsius scale to the Fahrenheit scale, or from Fahrenheit to Celsius.

If the battery is discharged or disconnected, the temperature display will reset to Fahrenheit.

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