Kia FORTE 2022, Manual, Page: 172 / 514

Features of your vehicle
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Climate control system
CAUTION
Vanity mirror lamp
Always have the switch in the off posi
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tion when the vanity mirror lamp is not
in use. If the sun visor is closed without
the lamp off, it may discharge the bat
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tery or damage the sun visor.
Glove box lamp (if equipped)
The glove box lamp comes on when the
glove box is opened.
CAUTION
To prevent unnecessary charging sys
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tem drain, close the glove box securely
after using the glove box.
Climate control system
The climate control system uses cooling
and heating to help maintain a pleasant
environment inside the vehicle.
System operation
Ventilation
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the out
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side (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
Heating
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the out
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side (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the
desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the
desired speed.
5. If dehumidified heating is desired,
turn the air conditioning system on.
僅 If the windshield fogs up, set the
mode to the or position.
Operation tips
僅 To keep dust or unpleasant fumes
from entering the vehicle through the
ventilation system, temporarily set the
air intake control to the recirculated
air position. Be sure to return the con
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trol to the fresh air position when the
irritation has passed to keep fresh air
in the vehicle. This will help keep the
driver alert and comfortable.
OBD041061L