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Features of your vehicle Manual climate control system
Climate control air filter
A: Outside air
B: Recirculated air
C: Climate control air filter
D: Blower
E: Evaporator core
F: Heater core
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 hap
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pens, have the climate control air filter
replaced by an authorized Kia dealer.
僅 Replace the filter according to the
Maintenance Schedule.
If the vehicle is being driven in severe
conditions such as dusty, rough roads,
more frequent climate control air filter
inspections 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 influence on the air conditioning
system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by an
authorized Kia dealer.
The refrigerant label is located on the
underside of the hood.
Vehicles equipped with R-1234yf
Since the refrigerant is mildly
flammable and operated at high pres
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sure, the air conditioning system should
only be serviced by trained and certified
technicians.
It is important that the correct type and
amount of oil and refrigerant are used.
All refrigerants should be reclaimed with
proper equipment.
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