KIA Soul EV (2018 year). Instruction — part 15

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It should be noted that prolonged
operation of the heating in recirculat-
ed air position will cause fogging of
the windshield and side windows and
the air within the passenger com-
partment will 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.

Fan speed control

The fan speed can be set to the
desired speed by pressing the fan
speed control button.

To change the fan speed, press the
button (

) for higher speed, or push

the button (

) for lower speed. To

turn the fan speed control off, press
the OFF button and select outside
(fresh) air position.

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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Air conditioning

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

• Air conditioner/Heater uses energy

from the battery. If you use the
heater or air conditioner for too
long, distance to empty can be
reduced due to too much power
consumption. Turn off the heater
and air conditioner if you do not
need them.

HEAT Button

Push the HEAT button to turn the
heater on (indicator light will illuminate).
Push the button again to turn the
heater off.

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• Air conditioner/Heater uses energy

from the battery. If you use the
heater or air conditioner for too
long, distance to empty can be
reduced due to too much power
consumption. Turn off the heater
and air conditioner if you do not
need them.

Driver Only Button

If you press the driver seat air condi-
tioning button and the indicator lamp
inside the button tums on, cool air
blows only in the driver's seat. If you
use it when there is no passenger on
the front passenger seat, you can
increase the distance to empty.

If you select the driver seat air condi-
tioning in the front windshield defrost
mode (

,

) air comes out from

both left and right sides on the front
windshield.

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Reserved Climate Control Button
(if equipped)

If you press the reserved climate
control button (

), the indicator

lamp inside the button blinks three
times and the settings for reserved
climate control is displayed on AVN.
For details on how to set reserved
climate control, refer to the AVN
manual that is provided separately.
When reserved climate control is set
and the charging cable is connected,
the climate control begins operating
30 minutes before the set time
(departure time).

The indicator lamp lighting conditions
1.Blinking three times:

When you press the reserved cli-
mate control button and enter the
corresponding settings screen on
AVN

2.Remaining turned on:

When reserved climate control is set

3.Blinking continuously:

When the climate control is operat-
ing (operates only when the charg-
ing cable is connected)

Blower OFF

Push the OFF button to turn off the
blower. However you can still operate
the mode and air intake buttons as
long as the POWER button is in the
position ON.

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Climate information screen
selection (if equipped)

Press the climate information screen
selection button to view climate infor-
mation in full screen mode.

Automatic Ventilation

When operating the heater and air
conditioner with the ventilation mode
on at low temperature for more than
30 minutes, the ventilation mode is
automatically switched to the outside
air mode for the ventilation of the
passenger compartment.

How to cancel or reset the
Automatic Ventilation

To cancel or reset the Automatic
Ventilation, Press the recirculated air
position button more than five times
within 3 seconds after selecting Face
Level mode and pressing the A/C
button while the heater or A/C is on.
When the automatic ventilation is
canceled, the recirculated air posi-
tion indicator blinks 3 times every 0.5
seconds and wind direction, air vol-
ume, recirculated/ outside air posi-
tions and air conditioner are auto-
matically controlled.

When the automatic ventilation sys-
tem is set, the recirculated air posi-
tion button blinks 6 times every 0.25
seconds and wind direction, air vol-
ume, recirculated/ outside air posi-
tions and air conditioner are con-
trolled automatically.
If the battery is discharged or dis-
connected, the automatic ventilation
function will be reset. In such cases,
the function should be adjusted
accordingly.

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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 on.

• If the windshield fogs up, set the

mode to the

or

position.

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

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

conditioning 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.

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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 vehicle
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.

CAUTION

- Excessive A/C

• When using the air condition-

ing system,

monitor the

coolant closely while driving
up hills or in heavy traffic
when outside temperatures
are high. Air conditioning sys-
tem operation may cause
overheating. Continue to use
the blower fan but turn the air
conditioning system off if the
engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating.

• 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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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.

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.
(Heater performance as well as air
conditioner performance can be
deteriorated on the vehicle that is
equipped with a heat pump.)
Therefore, if abnormal operation is
found, have the system inspected by
an authorized Kia dealer.

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Outside air

Recirculated

air

Climate control

air filter

Blower

Evaporator

core

PTC heater,
interior condenser
(when equipped)

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Air Conditioning refrigerant
label

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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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WARNING

The air conditioning system for
the Electric Vehicle (EV) should
be serviced by an authorized
Kia dealer. The Electric Vehicle
(EV) air conditioning system is
connected to the high voltage
system and requires special flu-
ids, tools and service proce-
dures. Improperly servicing the
Electric Vehicle (EV) air condi-
tioning system could result in
electrical shock, serious injury,
or even death.

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

- AC Repair

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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• 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 position.

• 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 grille
to improve heater and defroster
efficiency and to reduce the proba-
bility of fogging up inside of the
windshield.

Automatic climate control
system

To defog inside windshield

1. Set the fan speed to the desired

position.

2. Select desired temperature.

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 that
of the windshield could cause
the outer surface of the wind-
shield to fog up, causing loss of
visibility. In this case, set the
mode selection knob or button
to the

position and fan

speed control knob or button to
the lower speed.

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3. Press the defrost button (

).

4. The air-conditioning and heater

will be turned on according to the
detected ambient temperature,
outside (fresh) air position and
higher fan speed will be selected
automatically.

If the air-conditioning and heater,
outside (fresh) air position and high-
er fan speed are not selected auto-
matically, adjust the corresponding
button or knob manually.
If the

position is selected, with a

low fan speed, a higher fan speed
may be automatically selected.

To defrost outside windshield

1. Set fan speed to the highest posi-

tion.

2. Set temperature to the Maximum

(90°F(32°C)).

3. Press the defrost button (

).

4. The air-conditioning and heater

will be turned on according to the
detected ambient temperature and
outside (fresh) air position will be
selected automatically.

If the

position is selected, with a

low fan speed, a higher fan speed
may be automatically selected.

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Defogging logic

To reduce the possibility of fogging up
the inside of the windshield, the air
intake or air-conditioning and heater
are controlled automatically accord-
ing to certain conditions such as
or

position. To cancel or return to

the defogging logic, do the following.

1. Turn the POWER button to the ON

position.

2. Press the defrost button (

).

3. While pressing the air conditioning

button (A/C), press the air intake
control button (

) at least 5

times within 3 seconds.

The indicator on the air intake button
blinks 3 times with 0.5 seconds of
interval. It indicates that the defog-
ging logic is canceled or returned to
the programmed status.

If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, it will be reset to the
defog logic status.

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When the POWER button is in the
ON position, the clean air function
turns on automatically.
Also, the clean air function turns off
automatically, when the POWER but-
ton turns to the OFF position.

CLEAN AIR

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AUTO DEFOGGING SYSTEM

Auto defogging reduces the possibil-
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 AUTO mode is on.

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

If more moisture is in the vehicle,
higher steps operate as follow.

Step 1 : Outside air position
Step 2 : Operating the air conditioning
Step 3 : Blowing air flow toward the

windshield

Step 4 : Increasing air flow toward

the windshield

If your vehicle is equipped with the
auto defogging system, it is automati-
cally activated when the conditions
are met. However, if you would like to
cancel the auto defogging system,
press the front defroster button more
than 3 seconds. To use the system,
repeat the above procedure again.
- When cancelled : The indicator in

the front defroster button will blink 3
times (interval of 1 seconds) to noti-
fy you that the system is cancelled.

- When activated : The indicator in

the front defroster button will blink 6
times (interval of 0.5 seconds) to
notify you that the system is set.

If the battery has been disconnected
or discharged, it resets to the auto
defogging status.

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NOTICE

If the A/C off is manually selected
while the auto defogging system is
on, the auto defogging indicator will
blink 3 times to give notice that the
A/C off can not be selected.

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These compartments can be used to
store small items.
• 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 cannot close securely.

Center console storage

These compartments can be used to
store small items required by the
driver or front passenger.
To open the center console storage,
pull up the lever.

Glove box

To open the glove box, push the button
and the glove box will automatically
open. Close the glove box after use.
Always keep the glove box closed
while the vehicle is in operation.

STORAGE COMPARTMENT

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WARNING

- 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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- Glove box

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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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.
Do not place other items in the sun-
glass holder.

Luggage box

You can place a first aid kit, a reflector
triangle, tools, etc. in the box for easy
access.

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WARNING

- Sunglass

holder

• Do not keep objects except

sunglasses inside the sun-
glass holder. Such objects
can be thrown from the holder
in the event of a sudden stop
or an accident, possibly injur-
ing the passengers in the
vehicle.

• Do not open the sunglass

holder while the vehicle is
moving. The rear view mirror
of the vehicle can be blocked
by an opened sunglass holder.

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