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Features of your vehicle 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 vehi
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cle from the outside through the heating
and air conditioning system.
If dust or other pollutants accumulate 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 cli
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mate control air filter replaced by an
authorized Kia dealer.
NOTICE
僅 Replace the filter according to the
Maintenance Schedule. If the vehicle
is being driven in severe conditions,
such as dusty or rough roads, more
frequent air conditioner filter inspec
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tions and changes are required.
僅 When the air flow rate suddenly
decreases, the system should be
checked at an authorized Kia dealer.
Checking the amount of air con
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ditioner refrigerant and compres
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sor lubricant
When the amount of refrigerant is low,
the performance of the air conditioning
is reduced. Overfilling also has a nega
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tive impact on the air conditioning sys
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tem.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
WARNING
The oil and refrigerant in your vehicle's
air conditioning system is under very
high pressure. If proper service proce
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dures are not followed an explosion may
result. To reduce the risk of serious
injury or death, the air conditioning sys
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tem in your vehicle should only be ser -
viced by trained and certified
technicians.
CAUTION
It is important that the correct type and
amount of oil and refrigerant is used,
otherwise damage to the vehicle may
occur. To prevent damage, the air condi
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tioning system in your vehicle should
only be serviced by trained and certified
technicians.
WARNING
Vehicles equipped with R-1234yf
Since the refrigerant is mildly
inflammable and operated at high pres
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sure, the air conditioning system should
only be serviced by trained and certified
technicians. (Refer to the SAE J2845)
It is important that the correct type and
amount of oil and refrigerant are used.
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