KIA Soul (2018 year). Manual — part 12

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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

OPS043154

1. Fan speed control knob

2. Air intake control button

3. Mode selection knob

4. Rear window defroster button

5. Temperature control knob

6. Air conditioning button

(if equipped)

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Heating and air conditioning

1. Start the engine.
2. Set the mode to the desired posi-

tion.
For improving the effectiveness of
heating and cooling;

- Heating:
- Cooling:

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

4. Set the air intake control to the

outside (fresh) air position.

5. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

6. If air conditioning is desired, turn

the air conditioning system (if
equipped) on.

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Mode selection

The mode selection knob controls
the direction of the air flow through
the ventilation system.
Air can be directed to the floor, dash-
board outlets, or windshield. Five
symbols are used to represent.

Vent mode (B, D)

Air flow is directed toward the upper
body and face. Additionally, each
outlet can be controlled to direct the
air discharged from the outlet.

Vent-Floor mode (B, D, C, E)

Air flow is directed towards the face
and the floor.

Floor mode (C, E, A, D)

Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor, with a small amount of the air
being directed to the windshield and
side window defrosters.

Floor/Defrost mode
(A, C, E, D)

Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor and the windshield with a small
amount directed to the side window
defrosters.

Defrost mode (A, D)

Most of the air flow is directed to the
windshield with a small amount of air
directed to the side window
defrosters.

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Instrument panel vents

The outlet vents can be opened or
closed separately using the thumb-
wheel.
Also, you can adjust the direction of
air delivery from these vents using
the vent control lever as shown.

Temperature control

The temperature control knob allows
you to control the temperature of the
air flow from the ventilation system.
To change the air temperature in the
passenger compartment, turn the
knob to the right position for warm air
or left position for cooler air.

To operate the MAX A/C, turn the
temperature knob to extreme left. Air
flow is directed toward the upper
body and face.
In this mode, the air conditioning and
the recirculated air position will be
selected automatically.

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OPS043156

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Air intake control

The air intake control is used to
select the outside (fresh) air position
or recirculated air position.
To change the air intake control posi-
tion, press the control button.

Recirculated air position

With the recirculated air
position selected, air
from the passenger com-
partment will be drawn
through the heating sys-
tem and heated or
cooled according to the
function selected.

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NOTICE

• According to the outside tempera-

ture if the recirculation air posi-
tion is on for a long time, the air
intake position will automatically
change to the outside (fresh) air
position to ventilate the inside air.

• To cancel the automatic outside

(fresh) air position, do the follow-
ing.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the

ON position.

2. Set the mode to the

posi-

tion.

3. Press the air intake control but-

ton more than 3 seconds.

Outside (fresh) air position

With the outside (fresh)
air position selected, air
enters the vehicle from
outside and is heated or
cooled according to the
function selected.

Prolonged operation of the heater in
the recirculated air position (without
air conditioning selected) may cause
fogging of the windshield and side
windows and the air within the pas-
senger compartment may become
stale.
In addition, prolonged use of the air
conditioning with the recirculated air
position selected will result in exces-
sively dry air in the passenger com-
partment.

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Sunroof inside air recirculation
(if equipped)

If the sunroof opens while the heater
or Air Conditioning system operates,
the outside (fresh) air will be selected
automatically for ventilating the car.
Then, if you select the recirculated air
position, the outside (fresh) air will be
selected automatically after 3 minutes.
If you close the sunroof, the intake
mode will be changed to the previous
selected mode.

Fan speed control

The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for fan operation.
The fan speed knob allows you to
control the fan speed of the air flow
from the ventilation system. To
change the fan speed, turn the knob
to the right for higher speed, or left
for lower speed.

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WARNING

- Recirculated

air

Continuous use of the climate
control system in the recirculat-
ed air position can cause
drowsiness or sleepiness, and
loss of vehicle control. Set the
air intake control to the outside
(fresh) air position as much as
possible while driving.

WARNING

- Reduced visi-

bilty

Continued use of the climate
control system in the recirculat-
ed air position may allow
humidity to increase inside the
vehicle which may fog the glass
and obscure visibility.

WARNING

- Sleeping with

AC on

Do not sleep in a vehicle with
the air conditioning or heating
system on as this may cause
serious harm or death due to a
drop in the oxygen level and/or
body temperature.

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To turn off the blowers

To turn off the blowers, turn the fan
speed control knob to the “0” posi-
tion.

Air conditioning (if equipped)

Press the A/C button to turn the air
conditioning system on (indicator
light will illuminate). Press the button
again to turn the air conditioning sys-
tem off.

System operation

Ventilation

1. Set the mode to the

position.

2. Set the air intake control to the

outside (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

outside (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 (if
equipped) on.

• If the windshield fogs up, set the

mode to the

or

position.

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Operation Tips

• 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 control to the fresh air
position when the irritation has
passed to keep fresh air in the
vehicle. This will help keep the driv-
er alert and comfortable.

• Air for the heating/cooling system

is drawn in through the grilles just
ahead of the windshield. Care
should be taken that these are not
blocked by leaves, snow, ice or
other obstructions.

• To prevent interior fog on the wind-

shield, set the air intake control to
the fresh air position and fan speed
to the desired position, turn on the
air conditioning system, and adjust
the temperature control to desired
temperature.

Air conditioning (if equipped)

All Kia Air Conditioning Systems are
filled with R-134a refrigerant.
1. Start the engine. Press the air con-

ditioning button.

2. Set the mode to the

position.

3. Set the air intake control to the

outside air or recirculated air posi-
tion.

4. Adjust the fan speed control and

temperature control to maintain
maximum comfort.

• When maximum cooling is desired,

set the temperature control to the
extreme left position, set the mode
control to the MAX A/C position,
then set the fan speed control to
the highest speed.

CAUTION

- Excessive A/C

• When using the air condition-

ing system, monitor the tem-
perature gauge closely while
driving up hills or in heavy
traffic when outside tempera-
tures are high. Air condition-
ing system operation may
cause engine overheating.
Continue to use the blower fan
but turn the air conditioning
system off if the temperature
gauge indicates engine over-
heating.

• When opening the windows in

humid weather air condition-
ing may create water droplets
inside the vehicle.

Since

excessive water droplets may
cause damage to electrical
equipment, air conditioning
should only be used with the
windows closed.

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Air conditioning system operation tips

• If the vehicle has been parked in

direct sunlight during hot weather,
open the windows for a short time
to let the hot air inside the vehicle
escape.

• To help reduce moisture inside of

the windows on rainy or humid
days, decrease the humidity inside
the vehicle by operating the air
conditioning system.

• During air conditioning system

operation, you may occasionally
notice a slight change in engine
speed as the air conditioning com-
pressor cycles. This is a normal
system operation characteristic.

• Use the air conditioning system

every month only for a few minutes
to ensure maximum system per-
formance.

• When using the air conditioning

system, you may notice clear water
dripping (or even puddling) on the
ground under the passenger side
of the vehicle. This is a normal sys-
tem operation characteristic.

• Operating the air conditioning sys-

tem in the recirculated air position
provides maximum cooling, how-
ever, continual operation in this
mode may cause the air inside the
vehicle to become stale.

• During cooling operation, you may

occasionally notice a misty air flow
because of rapid cooling and
humid air intake. This is a normal
system operation characteristic.

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 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 accu-
mulation on the inside of the wind-
shield even when the outside (fresh)
air position is selected. If this hap-
pens, have the climate control air fil-
ter replaced by an authorized Kia
dealer.

1LDA5047

Outside air

Recirculated

air

Climate control
air filter

Blower

Evaporator
core

Heater core

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NOTICE

• Replace the filter every 15,000

miles or once a year.
If the vehicle is being driven in
severe conditions such as dusty or
rough roads, more frequent air
conditioner filter inspections and
changes are required.

• When the air flow rate suddenly

decreases, the system should be
checked at an authorized Kia
dealer.

Air Conditioning refrigerant
label

❈

The actual Air Conditioning refrigerant

label in the vehicle may differ from the
illustration.

Each symbols and specification on
air conditioning refrigerant label
means as below ;

1. Classification of refrigerant
2. Amount of refrigerant
3. Classification of Compressor lubri-

cant

Refer to chapter 8 for more detail
location of air conditioning refrigerant
label.

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Example

CAUTION

- Proper Oil &

Refrigerant

It is important that the correct
type and amount of oil and
refrigerant is used, otherwise
damage to the vehicle and injury
may occur. To prevent damage,
the air conditioning system in
your vehicle should only be
serviced by trained and certified
technicians.

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Checking the amount of air
conditioner refrigerant and
compressor lubricant

When the amount of refrigerant is
low, the performance of the air con-
ditioning is reduced. Overfilling also
has a negative impact on the air con-
ditioning system. Therefore, if abnor-
mal operation is found, have the sys-
tem inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.

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NOTICE

It is important that the correct type
and amount of oil and refrigerant is
used. Otherwise, damage to the
compressor and abnormal system
operation may occur.

WARNING

The oil and refrigerant in your
vehicle’s air conditioning sys-
tem is under very high pressure.
If proper service procedures are
not followed an explosion may
result. To reduce the risk of seri-
ous injury or death, the air con-
ditioning system in your vehicle
should only be serviced by
trained and certified technicians.

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

OPS043162/OPS043163

1. Temperature control button / knob

2. Front windshield defroster button

3. Rear windshield defroster button

4. Climate control display

5. Air intake control button

6. Air conditioning button

7. Fan speed control button

8. AUTO (automatic control) button

9. OFF button

10. Mode selection button

11. Climate control information screen

selection button

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Type A

■

Type B

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Automatic heating and air con-
ditioning

1.Push the AUTO button. It is indicat-

ed by AUTO on the display. The
modes, fan speeds, air intake and
air-conditioning will be controlled
automatically by temperature set-
ting.

2.Push the temperature control but-

ton to set the desired temperature.
(Type A)
Turn the temperature control knob
to set the desired temperature.
(Type B)

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NOTICE

• To turn the automatic operation

off, select any button or switch of
the following:
- Mode selection button
- Air conditioning button
- Front windshield defroster but-

ton (Press the button one more
time to deselect the front wind-
shield defroster function. The
‘AUTO’ sign will illuminate on
the information display once
again.)

- Air intake control button
- Fan speed control switch
The selected function will be con-
trolled manually while other func-
tions operate automatically.

• Regardless of the temperature set-

ting, when using automatic opera-
tion, the air conditioning system
can automatically turn on to
decrease the humidity inside the
vehicle, even if the temperature is
set to warm.

OPS043164

OPS043165

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Type B

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Type A

OPS043170

OPS043171

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Type B

■

Type A

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Never place anything over the sensor
located on the instrument panel to
ensure better control of the heating
and cooling system.

Manual heating and air condi-
tioning

The heating and cooling system can
be controlled manually by pushing
buttons other than the AUTO button.
In this case, the system works
sequentially according to the order of
buttons selected.
When pressing any button (or turning
any knob) except AUTO button while
automatic operation, the functions
not selected will be controlled auto-
matically.
1. Start the engine.
2. Set the mode to the desired posi-

tion.

3. Set the temperature control to the

desired position.

4. Set the air intake control to the

outside (fresh) air position.

5. Set the fan speed control to the

desired speed.

6. If air conditioning is desired, turn

the air conditioning system on.

Press the AUTO button in order to
convert to full automatic control of
the system.

Mode selection

The mode selection button controls
the direction of the air flow through
the ventilation system.
Refer to the illustration in the
“Manual climate control system”.

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OPS043166

OPS043167

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Type B

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Type A

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The air flow outlet port is converted
as follows:

Vent mode (B, D)

Air flow is directed toward the upper
body and face. Additionally, each out-
let can be controlled to direct the air
discharged from the outlet.

Vent-Floor mode (B, D, C, E)

Air flow is discharged towards the
face and floor.

Floor mode (C, E, A, D)

Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor, with a small amount of the air
being directed to the windshield and
side window defroster.

Floor/Defrost mode
(A, C, E, D)

Most of the air flow is directed to the
floor and the windshield with a small
amount directed to the side window
defrosters.

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Defrost mode (A, D)

Most of the air flow is directed to the
windshield with a small amount of air
directed to the side window defrosters.

Instrument panel vents

The outlet port can be opened or
closed separately using the thumb-
wheel.
Also, you can adjust the direction of
air delivered from these vents using
the vent control lever as shown.

Temperature control

• Type A
The temperature will increase to the
maximum (HI) by pushing the button
(

).

OPS043168

OPS043169

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Type B

■

Type A

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OPS043170

OPS043171

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Type B

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Type A