Air Conditioning

Kia air conditioning systems are charged with R-1234yf refrigerant.

1. Start the engine. Press the A/C button.

2. Set the mode toposition.

3. Set the air intake control to the outside air or recirculation position.

4. Adjust the fan speed and temperature for maximum comfort.

• The refrigerant system must be serviced only by trained and certified technicians to ensure proper and safe operation.
• Service the refrigerant system in a well-ventilated area.
• Never repair the air conditioning evaporator (cooling coil) or replace it with one removed from a used or scrapped vehicle. Replacement MAC evaporators must be certified (and marked) as conforming to SAE J2842.

CAUTION

• When using the air conditioning system, watch the temperature gauge closely when driving uphill or in heavy traffic at high outside temperatures. Operating the air conditioning system may cause the engine to overheat. Continue to use the blower, but turn off the air conditioning system if the gauge indicates engine overheating.
• When opening the windows in humid weather, the air conditioning may cause water droplets to form inside the vehicle. Since excessive water droplets may cause damage to electrical equipment, the air conditioning should be used only with the windows closed.

• If the vehicle has been parked in direct sunlight in hot weather, open the windows briefly to release the hot air from the vehicle interior.
• To reduce humidity and fogging on the windows on rainy or humid days, reduce the humidity inside the vehicle with the air conditioning system turned on.
• While the air conditioning system is operating, you may sometimes notice a slight change in engine speed when the A/C compressor engages. This is a normal operating characteristic of the system.
• Run the air conditioning system for a few minutes every month to ensure maximum system performance.
• When using the air conditioning system, you may notice clear water dripping (or even puddles) on the ground under the passenger side of the vehicle. This is a normal operating characteristic of the system.
• Operating the air conditioning system in recirculation mode provides maximum cooling; however, continuous operation in this mode may cause the air inside the vehicle to become stale.
• While operating in cooling mode, you may sometimes notice a misty airflow, due to rapid cooling and the entry of humid air. This is a normal operating characteristic of the system.
• If the air conditioner is operated excessively, the difference between the outside air temperature and the windshield temperature may cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, resulting in reduced visibility. In this case, set the mode selector knob or button toadjust the position and reduce the fan speed to a lower speed.