KIA Rio / Rio Hatchback (2018 year). Instruction — part 12

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NOTICE

Never place anything over the sen-
sor located on the instrument panel
to ensure better control of the heat-
ing 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.
1. Start the engine.
2. Set the mode to the desired position.

To improve 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 or recirculated
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.
Every time you press the mode
selection button, the mode will
change as follows:

Refer to the illustration in the
“Manual climate control system”.

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Face-Level (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.

Bi-Level (B, C, D, E)

Air flow is discharged towards the
face and floor.

Floor-Level (C, A, D, E)

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-Level (A, C, D, E)

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

Defrost-level

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 delivered 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 flowing from the ventilation sys-
tem. To change the air temperature in
the passenger compartment, turn
the knob to the right for warm air or
left for cooler air.

Air intake control

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

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Recirculated air position

With the recirculated air
position selected, air
from the passenger
compartment will be
drawn through the heat-
ing system and heated
or cooled according to
the function selected.

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 fog-
ging of the windshield and side win-
dows and the air within the passenger
compartment may become stale.
In addition, prolonged operation of
the air conditioning with the recircu-
lated air position selected will result
in excessively dry air in the passen-
ger compartment.

WARNING

- Reduced

Visibility

Continuous 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.

WARNING

- Recirculated

air

Continued 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.

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Fan speed control

The fan speed can be set to the
desired speed by operating the fan
speed control knob.
The higher the fan speed is, the
more air is delivered.
Pressing the OFF button turns off the
fan.

Air conditioning

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 system off.

OFF mode

Press the OFF button to turn off the
air climate control system. However
you can still operate the mode and
air intake buttons as long as the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.

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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 (if
equipped) 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

Kia Air Conditioning Systems are
filled with R-1234yf 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, 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 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.

• If you operate air conditioner

excessively, the difference between
the temperature of the outside air
and that of the windshield could
cause the outer surface of the
windshield to fog up, causing loss
of visibility. In this case, set the
mode selection knob or button to
the

position and fan speed

control to the lower speed.

CAUTION

• When using the air condition-

ing system, monitor the tem-
perature gauge closely while
driving up hills or in heavy traf-
fic when outside temperatures
are high. Air conditioning sys-
tem operation may cause
engine overheating. Continue
to use the blower fan but turn
the air conditioning system off
if the temperature gauge indi-
cates engine overheating.

• When opening the windows in

humid weather air conditioning
may create water droplets
inside the vehicle. Since exces-
sive water droplets may cause
damage to electrical equip-
ment, air conditioning should
only be used with the windows
closed.

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WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING

• 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 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. Select any fan speed except "0"

position.

2. Select desired temperature.
3. Select

the or position.

4. The outside (fresh) air will be

selected automatically.

If the outside (fresh) air position is
not selected automatically, press the
corresponding button manually.

WARNING

- Windshield

heating

Do not use the (

) or (

)

position during cooling opera-
tion in extremely humid weath-
er. The difference between the
temperature of the outside air
and the windshield could cause
the outer surface of the wind-
shield to fog up, causing loss of
visibility.

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To defrost outside windshield

1. Set the fan speed to the highest

(extreme right) position.

2. Set the temperature to the extreme

hot position.

3. Select the

position.

4. The outside (fresh) air will be

selected automatically.

Automatic climate control
system

To defog inside windshield

1. Select desired fan speed.
2. Select desired temperature.
3. Press the defroster button (

).

4. The outside (fresh) air position will

be selected automatically.

If the outside (fresh) air position is
not selected automatically, adjust the
corresponding button manually.
If the

position is selected, lower

fan speed is adjusted to a higher fan
speed.

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.

If the

position is selected, lower

fan speed is adjusted to a higher fan
speed.

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Defogging Logic

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

or

position. Logic can be disabled and
enabled by doing following :

Manual climate control system

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

position.

2. Turn the mode selection knob to

the defrost position (

).

3. Select any fan speed except “0”

position.

4. While pressing the air conditioning

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

) at least 5

times within 3 seconds.

The indicator light in the air intake
control button will blink 3 times with
0.5 second of interval. It indicates that
the defogging logic is canceled or
returned to the programmed status.

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

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Automatic climate control system

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

position.

2. Select the defroster position before

pressing the defroster 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 resets to the defog
logic status.

Auto defogging system
(if equipped)

Auto defogging reduces the possibil-
ity of fogging up the inside of the
windshield by automatically sensing
the moisture of inside the windshield
and air flow toward the windshield
can increase.
The auto defogging system operates
when the AUTO mode is on.

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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 : Operating the air condition-

ing

Step 2 : Outside air position
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 automat-
ically activated when the conditions
are met.
However, if you would like to deacti-
vate the auto defogging system,
keep the front defroster button
pressed longer than 3 seconds.

The “ADS OFF” symbol will be
shown in the climate display to
inform you that the system is deacti-
vated.
To re-activate the auto defogging
system again, follow the procedure
mentioned above and the “ADS
OFF” symbol will disappear.
If the battery has been disconnected
or discharged, it resets to the auto
defogging status.

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NOTICE

• When the air conditioning is

turned on by Auto defogging sys-
tem, if you try to turn off the air
conditioning, the indicator will
blink 3 times and the air condi-
tioning will not be turned off.

• For efficiency, do not select recir-

culated air position while Auto
defogging system is operating.

CAUTION

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

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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.

Center console storage
(if equipped)

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

Glove box

To open the glove box, pull the handle
and the glove box will automatically
open. Close the glove box after use.
Always keep the glove box closed
while the vehicle is in motion.

STORAGE COMPARTMENT

WARNING

- Flammable

materials

Do not store flammable/explo-
sive materials in the vehicle.
These items may catch fire
and/or explode if the vehicle is
exposed to hot temperatures for
extended periods.

WARNING

- 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 (if equipped)

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 sun-
glass holder, push it up. Do not open
the sunglass holder while the vehicle
is moving. The rear view mirror of the
vehicle can be blocked by an open
sunglass holder.

Luggage net holder
(if equipped)

To keep items from shifting in the
cargo area, you can use the 4 hold-
ers located in the cargo area to
attach the luggage net.
If necessary, we recommend that
you contact an authorized Kia dealer.

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WARNING

- Sunglass

holder

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

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CAUTION

To prevent damage to the goods
or the vehicle, care should be
taken when carrying fragile or
bulky objects in the luggage
compartment.

WARNING

Avoid eye injury. DO NOT over-
stretch the luggage net,
ALWAYS keep your face and
body out of the luggage net’s
recoil path. DO NOT use when
the strap has visible signs of
wear or damage.

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Cup holder

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NOTICE

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

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

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).

INTERIOR FEATURES

WARNING

- Hot liquids

Do not place uncovered cups of
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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