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Features of your vehicle
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Automatic climate control system
Climate control air filter (if
equipped)
The climate control air filter
installed behind the glove box filters
the dust or other pollutants that
come into the vehicle from the out
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side through the heating and air
conditioning system.
䳜 A: Outside air
䳜 B: Recirculated air
䳜 C: Climate control air filter
䳜 D: Blower
䳜 E: Evaporator core
䳜 F: Heater core
If dust or other pollutants accumu
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late in the filter over a period of
time, the air flow from the air vents
may decrease, resulting in moisture
accumulation on the inside of the
windshield even when the outside
(fresh) air position is selected. If this
happens, have the climate control
air filter replaced by an authorized
Kia dealer.
NOTICE
䳜 Replace the filter every 15,000
miles or once a year. If the vehicle
is being driven in severe condi
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tions such as dusty or rough
roads, more frequent air condi
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tioner filter inspections and
changes are required.
䳜 When the air flow rate suddenly
decreases, the system should be
checked at an authorized Kia
dealer.
Checking the amount of air condi
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tioner refrigerant and compressor
lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is
low, the performance of the air con
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ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also
has a negative impact on the air
conditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected
by an authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING
The oil and refrigerant in your vehi
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cle's air conditioning system is
under very high pressure. If proper
service procedures are not followed
an explosion may result. To reduce
the risk of serious injury or death,
the air conditioning system in your
vehicle should only be serviced by
trained and certified technicians.
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