KIA Sorento (2018 year). Manual — part 15

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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 out-

side air or recirculated air position.

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.

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.

CAUTION

• 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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• 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 accumulation on
the inside of the windshield even
when the outside (fresh) air position is
selected. If this happens, have the cli-
mate control air filter replaced by an
authorized Kia dealer.

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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.

1LDA5047

Outside air

Recirculated

air

Climate control
air filter

Blower

Evaporator
core

Heater core

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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 condi-
tioning is reduced. Overfilling also
has a negative impact on the air con-
ditioning system.
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.

Air Conditioning refrigerant
label

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The actual Air Conditioning refrig-

erant label in the vehicle may differ
from the illustration.

Each symbol and specification on
the air conditioning refrigerant label
is represented below :
1. Classification of refrigerant
2. Amount of refrigerant
3. Classification of Compressor lubri-

cant

Refer to chapter 8 for more detail on
the location of air conditioning refrig-
erant label.

WARNING

The oil and refrigerant in your
vehicle's air conditioning sys-
tem is under very high pres-
sure. If proper service proce-
dures are not followed an explo-
sion 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 certi-
fied technicians.

CAUTION

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

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• For maximum defrosting, set the

temperature control to the extreme
right/hot position and the fan speed
control to the highest speed.

• If warm air to the floor is desired

while defrosting or defogging, set
the mode to the floor-defrost posi-
tion.

• Before driving, clear all snow and

ice from the windshield, rear win-
dow, outside rear view mirrors, and
all side windows.

• Clear all snow and ice from the

hood and air inlet in the cowl grill to
improve heater and defroster effi-
ciency and to reduce the probabili-
ty of fogging up the inside of the
windshield.

Manual climate control system

To defog inside windshield

1. Set the fan speed to the desired

position.

2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select

the or position.

4. The outside (fresh) air and air con-

ditioning will be selected automat-
ically.

If the air conditioning and/or outside
(fresh) air position are not selected
automatically, press the correspon-
ding button manually.

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING

WARNING -

Windshield
heating

Do not use the

or

posi-

tion during cooling operation in
extremely humid weather. The
difference between the temper-
ature of the outside air and the
windshield could cause the
outer surface of the windshield
to fog up, causing loss of visi-
bility. In this case, set the mode
selection to the

position

and fan speed control to the
lower speed.

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To defrost outside windshield

1. Set the fan speed to the highest

position.

2. Set the temperature to the

extreme hot position.

3. Select the

position.

4. The outside (fresh) air and air con-

ditioning will be selected automat-
ically.

If the air conditioning is not selected
automatically press the correspon-
ding button manually.

Automatic climate control
system

To defog inside windshield

1. Set the fan speed to the desired

position.

2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defroster button (

).

4. The outside (fresh) air position will

be selected automatically and the
air conditioning will turn on
according to the detected ambient
temperature.

If the air conditioning and outside
(fresh) air position are not selected
automatically, adjust the correspon-
ding button manually. If the

posi-

tion is selected, lower fan speed is
adjusted to a higher fan speed.

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To defrost outside windshield

1. Set the fan speed to the highest

position.

2. Set the temperature to the

extreme hot (HI) position.

3. Press the defroster button (

).

4. The outside (fresh) air position will

be selected automatically and the
air conditioning will turn on
according to the detected ambient
temperature.

Defogging logic

To reduce the possibility of fogging
up the inside of the windshield, the
air intake or air conditioning is con-
trolled automatically according to
certain conditions such as

or

position. To cancel or return to the
defogging logic, do the following.

Manual climate control system

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

position.

2. Turn the fan speed control knob to

the OFF (0) position.

3. Turn the mode selection knob to

the defrost position (

).

4. Within 10 seconds after selecting

the front windshield defroster but-
ton, please press the air intake
control button (

) at least 5

times within 3 seconds.

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The recirculation indicator blinks 3
times with 0.5 second of interval. It
indicates that the defogging logic is
canceled or returned to the pro-
grammed status.
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, it resets to the defog
logic status.

Automatic climate control system

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

position.

2. Select the defroster position press-

ing the defroster button (

).

3. While pressing the air conditioning

button (A/C), press the air intake
control button at least 5 times with-
in 3 seconds.

The recirculation indicator blinks 3
times with 0.5 second of interval. It
indicates that the defogging logic is
canceled or returned to the pro-
grammed status.

If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, it resets to the defog
logic status.

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Auto defogging system
(if equipped)

Auto defogging reduces the probabil-
ity of fogging up the inside of the
windshield by automatically sensing
the moisture of inside the windshield.
The auto defogging system operates
when the heater or air conditioning is
on.

This indicator illuminates
when the auto defogging
system senses the mois-
ture on the inside of the
windshield and operates.

If more moisture is in the vehicle,
higher steps operate as follow. For
example if auto defogging does not
defog inside the windshield at step 1
Outside air position, it tries to defog
again at step 2 Blowing air toward
the windshield.

Step 1 : Outside air position
Step 2 : Blowing air toward the wind-

shield

Step 3 : Increasing air flow toward

the windshield

Step 4 : Operating the air conditioning
Step 5 : Maximizing the air condi-

tioning

To cancel or reset the Auto Defogging
System
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Type A, B

Press the front windshield defroster
button for 3 seconds when the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
When the Auto Defogging System is
canceled, ADS OFF symbol will blink
3 times and the ADS OFF will be dis-
played on the climate control infor-
mation screen.
When the Auto Defogging System is
reset, ADS OFF symbol will blink 6
times without a signal.

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Type C,D

Press the front windshield defroster
button for 3 seconds when the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
When the Auto Defogging System is
canceled, front windshield defroster
button indicator OFF symbol will
blink 3 times and the front wind
shield defroster button indicator OFF
will be displayed on the climate con-
trol information screen.
When the Auto Defogging System is
reset, front windshield defroster but-
ton indicator OFF symbol will blink 6
times without a signal.

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NOTICE

If the A/C off or recirculated air
position is manually selected while
the auto defogging system is on, the
auto defogging indicator will blink 3
times to give notice that manual
operation is canceled.

Do not remove the sensor cover
located on the upper end of the pas-
senger side windshield glass.
Damage to the system parts could
occur and may not be covered by
your vehicle warranty.

When the ignition switch is in the ON
position, the clean air function turns
on automatically.
Also, the clean air function turns off
automatically, when the ignition
switch turns to the OFF position.

CLEAN AIR (IF EQUIPPED)

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STORAGE COMPARTMENTS

These compartments can be used to
store small items required by the
driver or passengers.

• To avoid possible theft, do not

leave valuables in the storage
compartment.

• Always keep the storage compart-

ment covers closed while driving.
Do not attempt to place so many
items in the storage compartment
that the storage compartment
cover can not close securely.

Center console storage

To open the center console storage,
pull up the lever.

Glove box

The glove box can be locked and
unlocked with a master key. (if
equipped) To open the glove box,
push the button and the glove box
will automatically open. Close the
glove box after use.

WARNING

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Flammable
materials

Do not store, propane cylinders
or other flammable/explosive
materials in the vehicle. These
items may catch fire and/or
explode if the vehicle is
exposed to hot temperatures for
extended periods.

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NOTICE

If the temperature control knob is in
the warm or hot position, warm or
hot air will flow into the glove box.

Sunglass holder

To open the sunglass holder, press
the cover and the holder will slowly
open. Place your sunglasses with the
lenses facing out.
To close the sunglass holder push it up.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury in an
accident or sudden stop, always
keep the glove box door closed
while driving.

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WARNING

- Sunglass

holder

Do not keep objects except sun-
glasses inside the sunglass
holder. Heavier objects can be
thrown from the holder in the
event of a sudden stop or an
accident, possibly injuring the
passengers.

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Luggage box

You can place a first aid kit, a reflec-
tor triangle, tools, etc. in the box for
easy access.
Grasp the handle on the edge of the
cover and lift it.

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Type A

■

Type B (if equipped)

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Cup holder

INTERIOR FEATURES

WARNING

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Hot liquids

Do not place uncovered cups
with hot liquid in the cup holder
while the vehicle is in motion. If
the hot liquid spills, you may
burn yourself. Such a burn to
the driver could lead to loss of
control of the vehicle.

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Front
Type A

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Front
Type B

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2nd Row Center

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Rear (if equipped)

Cups or small beverage cans may be placed in the cup holders.

CAUTION

When cleaning spilled liquids,
do not dry the cup holder at
high temperature. This may
damage the cup holder.

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Bottle holder

Bottles may be placed in the holder.

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NOTICE

Only bottles should be placed in the
holder labeled "Bottles Only."

Seat warmer (if equipped)

The seat warmer is provided to warm
the front seats during cold weather.
With the ignition switch in the ON
position, push either of the switches
to warm the driver's seat or the front
passenger's seat.

During mild weather or under condi-
tions where the operation of the seat
warmer is not needed, keep the
switches in the "OFF" position.
• Each time you press the switch,

the temperature setting of the seat
will change as follows :

• The seat warmer defaults to the

OFF position whenever the ignition
switch is turned on.

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NOTICE

With the seat warmer switch in the
ON position, the heating system in
the seat turns off or on automatical-
ly depending on the seat tempera-
ture.

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OFF

→

HIGH(

)

→

MIDDLE(

)

→

LOW(

)

→

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Front seat

■

Rear seat

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Seat cooler (Air ventilation seat)
(if equipped)

The temperature setting of the seat
changes according to the switch
position.
• If you want to cool your seat cush-

ion, press the switch (blue color).

• Each time you press the button,

the airflow will change as follows:

• The seat warmer (with air ventila-

tion) defaults to the OFF position
whenever the ignition switch is
turned on.

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OFF

→

HIGH(

)

→

MIDDLE(

)

→

LOW(

)

→

WARNING

- Seat heater

burns

The seat warmer may cause
burns, even at low tempera-
tures, if used over a long period
of time. Never allow passengers
who may not be able to take
care of themselves to be
exposed to the risk of seat
heater burns. These include:
1. Infants, children, elderly or

disabled persons, or hospital
outpatients

2. Persons with sensitive skin

or those that burn easily

3. Fatigued individuals
4. Intoxicated individuals
5. Individuals taking medication

that can cause drowsiness or
sleepiness (sleeping pills,
cold tablets, etc.)

CAUTION

- Seat damage

• When cleaning the seats, do

not use an organic solvent
such as paint thinner, ben-
zene, alcohol and gasoline.
Doing so may damage the air
ventilation seat.

• Do not place heavy or sharp

objects on the seat. Those
things may damage the air
ventilation seat.

• Be careful not to spill liquid

such as water or beverages on
the seat. If you spill some liquid,
wipe the seat with a dry towel.
Before using the air ventilation
seat, dry the seat completely.

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Sunvisor

Use the sunvisor to shield direct light
through the front or side windows.
To use the sunvisor, pull it downward.
To use the sunvisor for the side win-
dow, pull it downward, unsnap it from
the bracket (1) and swing it to the
side (2).
Adjust the sunvisor extension for-
ward or backward (3).
To use the vanity mirror, pull down the
visor and slide the mirror cover (4).
The ticket holder (5) is provided for
holding a tollgate ticket. (if equipped)

* The actual sunvisor lamp in the vehi-

cle may differ from the illustration.

Power outlet

The power outlet is designed to pro-
vide power for mobile telephones or
other devices designed to operate
with vehicle electrical systems. The
devices should draw less than 10
amps with the engine running.

CAUTION

- Vanity mirror

lamp

If you use the vanity mirror lamp,
turn off the lamp before return-
ing the sunvisor to its original
position, otherwise it could
result in battery discharge and
possible sunvisor damage.

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Front

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2nd row (if equipped)

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